Twenty-year-old Elton inherited a predisposition to depression and was brought up by a mother who suffered from bipolar disorder. Until now, Elton has avoided depressive or manic symptoms, but according to the diathesis-stress model, he may develop depression if he

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that individuals with a predisposition (diathesis) to a disorder, such as depression, may develop symptoms when exposed to significant stressors.

Twenty-Year-Old Elton Inherited a Predisposition to Depression and Was Brought