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mental illness, serotonin, and genetics  

Definition

  • Mental illnesses are common, often chronic, and always costly. It is estimated that in any given year, nearly 30% of adults in the United States have either a mental illness or an addiction (Regier et al., 1993). [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Mental Illness, Serotonin, and Genetics]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NVBZCSMQ-6

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