Source: Challenging the inevitability of inherited mental illness – Counseling Today

Mental health issues are prevalent in many families, making it natural for some individuals to wonder or worry about the inherited risks of developing mental health problems…people with a family history of depression have a two to three times greater risk of developing depression than does the average person…a combination of genetic changes and environmental factors determines if someone will develop a disorder…research in cellular biology has shown that about 5% of diseases are genetically determined, whereas the remaining 95% are environmentally basedRead more…