Term ID: T4399

Psychosocial Risk Factor

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Personal, social, or environmental characteristics that increase the likelihood of developing psychological problems.
Example: Poverty, social isolation, family conflict, and childhood trauma that increase vulnerability to mental health disorders.

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Reference: Rutter (1979)