Are Mental Disorders Genetic?
Genetics is the study of heredity, the process in which a parent passes certain
- Likelihood of getting certain diseases
- Mental abilities
- Natural talents
An abnormal trait (anomaly) passed down through families (inherited) may:
- Have no effect on your health or well being -- for example, it may just...
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Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may have common genetic roots
Researchers in three studies have found a common genetic cause behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, two mental health conditions that were... Read more »
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia share genetic roots
A new study has found that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BPD) have a shared genetic "signature" that may explain why the conditions have... Read more »
Personality disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Personality disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions in which a person's long-term (chronic) behaviors, emotions, and thoughts are very... Read more »
Passive-aggressive personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a long-term (chronic) condition in which a person seems to actively comply with the desires and needs of... Read more »
Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder
This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national... Read more »
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