Genetic or Environmental factors
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- Created on: 11-03-13 20:37
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- Genetic or Environmental factors
- Diathesis - Stress Model
- A biological explanation which can link to a trigger setting off which relates to stress.
- Heratibilty is 40% likely in women for depression
- And 30% in men
- Part of a Swedish study, which shows that there is genetic link
- Another study has found that the serotin transporter gene has had a moderating effect on depression which has followed on from a stressful life event.
- Overall, it seems that the biological make - up can predispose a person to develop depression where someone else in the same situation will not.
- Diathesis - Stress Model
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