Transmission of mental disorders in adolescent peer networks

JAMA Psychiatry

2024-05-22

(Press-News.org) About The Study: 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.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jussi Alho, Ph.D., email jussi.alho@helsinki.fi.

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(10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.1126)

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Transmission of mental disorders in adolescent peer networks

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