The causes of poor mental health may share a common root in the brain
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The neat picture we once had about the causes of mental illness has turned out to be wrong, but we are building an understanding of a new single underlying factor
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Gut Health and Depression: What's the Link?
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How do mental disorders impact our decision-making? - Queensland
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Roots of Mental Illness
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Yes, Mental Illness Can Cause Physical Symptoms. Here's Why
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How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?
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Mental Illness Can Make It Hard to Read. Here's Why — and What You Can
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The History of Depression and Treatment
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Why has the misleading chemical imbalance theory of mental illness
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