Owen's brother and mother have both had occurrences of major depressive disorder. Owen himself has had two episodes of major depressive disorder in the past five years. Given this background information, which of the following is one of the best predictors as to whether Owen will experience another episode of major depressive disorder in the future?

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The best predictor for whether Owen will experience another episode of major depressive disorder in the future is stressful life events, as individuals with a family history of depression and a personal history of past episodes are more susceptible to future episodes triggered by stressful events. Options A, B, and C may have some impact on Owen's overall well-being, but they are not as strongly associated with the recurrence of major depressive disorder.

Owen's Brother and Mother Have Both Had Occurrences of Major