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Transmission of Mental Disorders in Adolescent Peer Networks

Jussi Alho, Mai Gutvilig, Ripsa Niemi, Kaisla Komulainen, Petri Böckerman, Roger T. Webb, Marko Elovainio, Christian Hakulinen

JAMA Psychiatry · 2024 · 34 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

The findings of this study suggest that mental disorders might be transmitted within adolescent peer networks. More research is required to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the possible transmission of mental disorders.

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