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This research was funded in part by National Institute of Mental Health Contract No. 278-79-0048 (SM) and Grant No. MH 35425.
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Dew, M.A., Bromet, E.J. & Schulberg, H.C. A comparative analysis of two community stressors' long-term mental health effects. Am J Commun Psychol 15, 167–184 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00919277
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