Are mental illnesses genetic

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Some of them are, some are not, it depends.

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∙ 15y ago

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Is mental disease is transferable?

Mental illnesses are not contageous, that is they cannot be spread from one person to another. Some mental illnesses have a genetic component which may be passed on in families.

Mother's sister has mental issues. Can mother's son be susceptible to mental issues?

Perhaps; perhaps not. While some mental illnesses have genetic components and might be shared by a parent and child, many have no genetic component and do not run in families.

What are the chances of someone experiencing a mental illness sometime in their lives ANSWER A.S.A.P?

Mental illnesses are mostly genetic. If there are no genetic markers then the chances of someone experiencing a mental illness sometime in their lives is not likely. If symptoms are present a doctor should be contacted immediately.

Whom was dix speaking on behalf of ?

People who had mental illnesses

What does it mean when someone is described as having mental illnesses?

Mental illness is a very broad term describing many ailments, from mild anxiety disorders to full blown schizophrenia. They are caused by a complex combination of environment, genetic and personality factors. Depression and subsequent suicide are the most common mental illnesses.

What is the description of mental illnesses?

The term "mental illness" refers to someone who has a mental (brain) related deficiency. Some of these mental illnesses affect your mood, behavior or actions.

What mental illnesses affect homeostasis?

all mental illnesses essentially affect homeostasis because they all compromise brain function

How can you stop the hallucinations from mental illnesses for at least one night?

Find a specialist who treats mental illnesses and take the medication she prescribes.

Can a disease cause mental illnesses?

Many diseases do cause mental illnesses, especially when they affect the brain. Sometimes there is a chemical imbalance in the body that can cause mental illness, too.

Explain how genetic engineering can be useful in the treatment of human illnesses such as diabetes?

Why does unemployment cause illnesses?

I don't think that it causes illnesses but mostly mental deseases..

Mental exertion means?

it means mental illnesses or going coo koo

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