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 | You know, at work yesterday, I was talking to a coworker about our families. He told me that mental illness could be passed down from generation to generation. Is that true? My mother told me that some of her siblings suffer from the same mental illnesses I have. | |
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| Yes, that is true. Mental illnesses can be caused by either by problems in the brain's chemistry, brain anatomy, or by genetics. | |
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| Wow really? I never knew that! Is there any ways I can make sure my children don't inherit these mental illnesses? | |
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| Unfortunately, there currently isn't a way to stop your children from inheriting these genetics. However, if they present with mental illnesses, they can take psychotropic medications, brain stimulation therapy, or psychotherapy. | |
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| Thank you! Does therapy also work for my children or for anyone else who might inherit a mental illness? | |
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| Yes, it can! It can either be taken alone or in combination with the treatments I just listed. | |
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