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Intra-familial dynamics of mental distress during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Translational psychiatry - 17 Feb 2026
Pettersen Johanne H, Eilertsen Espen, Hegemann Laura, Hannigan Laurie J, Lund Ingunn Olea, Johannessen Pia M, Corfield Elizabeth C, Ystrom Eivind, Andreassen Ole A, Havdahl Alexandra, Brandlistuen Ragnhild E, Ask Helga
Abstract excerpt
Lockdowns and social restrictions imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic intensified the proximity and reciprocal exposure among members of nuclear families. It is unclear how variation in mental distress during this period is attributed to potential influences of family members. This study used genetic data from adolescents (n = 4 388), mothers (n = 27 852) and fathers (n = 25 953), to disentangle the...
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