Getting causation backward
When two things are related, one might be tempted to see a causal path. For instance, that mental health problems lead to unemployment. It is possible that it is reversed, such as unemployment, causing mental health issues.
When you think about the association, ask if the reverse is possible, or even if it could go both ways, creating a feedback loop.
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