Depression found to be genetic cause for 20 distinct diseases

study found links between depression and mental health

data from more than 330,000 people shows depression can cause a range of respiratory, heart and digestive diseases. Source: AAP

A study drawing on data from more than 330,000 people has found a causal relationship between major depression and a range of diseases. Doctors say the knowledge should help to develop more effective treatment of both mental and physical illness.



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