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By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression since 1998

Poll: Lefties More Prone to Depression?

Monday July 28, 2003
MHPCIT writes: "My hypothesis is that although about 15% of the population is left-handed, a higher percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with depression are left-handed. It has to do with the right side of the brain. Thanks for helping me with my project!"

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