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If one parent has a major depressive disorder what is the risk of a child having depression?
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Genetics is only one of the major factors. Their risk of developing a depression will be higher than most others', but the extent of this raise will be different for everyone.
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Can schizophrenia and depression be inherited?
M a patient of known depression... m having major depressive disorder.... and ya.. sometimes i have delusion too.... its sounds more like schizophrenia.... but is it really ?... i cant say.... but one thing i do notice.... delusion is too frequent and its sometimes like hallucination also...
How can a parent learn the risks of having a child with a genetic disorder?
A parent can learn the risks of having a child with a genetic disorder by looking at their own history. A genetic disorder is... da da da da! Genetic! so the traits of this disorder would be passed down through the generations. If both parents have family members with the trait or if the disorder is a dominant trait then there is a high chance of the disorder being passed down to the child. If the trait is recessive and only one parent has the genetic disorder in their family history then there are some pretty low chances of it being passed along to the child. Even if the trait is recessive, if both parents have the diorder in their history then there is about a 50% chance of the child having the disorder.
How does depression affect an unborn baby?
if depression runs on either side of the family genes, they baby may have a chance at having it as well. if both parents have depression the chance is greater than if only one parent has it. if you are talking about yourself having depression and wondering the affects it could take on your unborn child...many say that stress due to things like depression can cause preterm labor and can make for a colicky baby. talk to your doctor though they can help explain this to you.
In what families is oppositional defiant disorder more common?
in families where at least one parent has a history of a mood disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or a substance-related disorder
Is criticizing lot of things a symptom of depression or some sort of disorder?
It depends on the context of criticizing. Some people think differently about things, but being a negative person is also different. Like for example, how one is parented as a child will take on the personality of the parent. Symptoms of depression would be feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism, or irritability.
Is huntington's disease a chromosome disorder?
Yes- it is transmitted from parent to child by a chromasome.
Can you get legal and physical custody of your child if it's other parent has Depersonalization Disorder?
That is based on each individual case depending on how severe the disorder is.
What is the probability of having a child with schizophrenia if both parents' mothers had similar mental illness?
The chance of the child having schizophrenia when both parents have schizophrenia is about 37%. There is no data available for other combinations of illnesses, for example if one parent has schizoaffective disorder and the other has schizophrenia.
Is Bipolar disorder genetic?
Yes BiPolar is genetic and it is highly likely that someone who has BiPolar has a family member with the same condition. But not always i mean someone has to be first.
What happens when an animal's parent dies?
the animal will be confused as to where the parent is but over time will get used to not having a parent
Can abuse be a factor in hypochondria?
The exact cause of hypochondriasis is not known. Factors that might be involved in the development of the disorder include: * A history of physical or sexual abuse * A history of having a serious illness as a child * A poor ability to express emotions * A parent or close relative with the disorder. Children might learn this behavior if a parent is overly concerned about disease and/or overreacts to even minor illnesses. * An inherited susceptibility for the disorder Information was found on http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/hypochondriasis There is plenty more information on this site, if you need more information.
What are causes of Marfan syndrome?
It is a genetic disorder and if one parent has it, there is a 50?50 chance that the child will have it.
