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Disentangling the causal inter-relationship between negative life events and depressive symptoms in women: a longitudinal twin study.

Psychological medicine - 1 Sept 2012

Wichers M, Maes H H, Jacobs N, Derom C, Thiery E, Kendler K S

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BACKGROUND: Negative life events are strongly associated with the development of depression. However, the etiologic relationship between life events and depression is complex. Evidence suggests that life events can cause depression, and depression increases the risk for life events. Additionally, third factors influencing both phenotypes may be involved. In this work we sought to disentangle these relationships...

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PMID: 22273464
DOI: 10.1017/S003329171100300X

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