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Posted on Jun 3rd 2007 10:21AM by Maggie VinkFiled Under: Healthy Relationships, Motivation
Once when I was a kid my brother convinced me to shove a water gun stopper up my nose. Umm... ouch. Despite occasional patches of teasing or trying to get each other in trouble, my brother, sisters, and I got along really well. As adults, my relationship with them is invaluable. I know how big of a support system my siblings and I are for each other, so I found this recent study interesting. New research, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, shows that having a close relationship with your siblings can reduce your risk of depression.
The study followed 229 men from their teens until they were in their 50s. The consistent predictors of depression risk were family history of depression and/or a poor relationship with siblings. Researchers aren't clear on whether strong sibling relationships help people cope with stressors better or the lack of closeness is a precursor to depression. The study provides an interesting insight on the positive and negative effects on family relationships throughout our lives.
The study followed 229 men from their teens until they were in their 50s. The consistent predictors of depression risk were family history of depression and/or a poor relationship with siblings. Researchers aren't clear on whether strong sibling relationships help people cope with stressors better or the lack of closeness is a precursor to depression. The study provides an interesting insight on the positive and negative effects on family relationships throughout our lives.
