By studying the different types of mental illness, we note that in some families a certain mental illness may spread, and the possibility of transmission of this disease and accompanying psychological disorders from parents to children increases.

This transmission occurs through the genes that carry this disease, but that does not mean that all children will have this disease accompanied by its various symptoms. On the other hand, studies of various types of mental illness have proven that the causes of mental illness are not only genetic.

But the surrounding environmental and social influences increase the likelihood of a person contracting the disease more than others. For example, if twins are born, each carries the genes of a type of mental illness, but one of them has a natural predisposition to the disease and the other does not have this predisposition.

The first child is more likely than his brother to suffer from this mental illness at any time in his life, especially if he is exposed to very harsh conditions and many psychological pressures.

Therefore, we find that in some families, the history of patients extends to one of the types of mental illness and is transmitted through the genes to many successive generations, and these diseases include manic-depressive, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoia, and we also note that the degree of heritability in mental illness varies from one patient to another.

Types of mental illnesses that are genetically transmitted?

Bipolar disorder.

Schizophrenia or schizophrenia.

autism;

Hyperactivity disorder.

Attention Deficit ADHD.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

major depression.

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1- Is bipolar disease hereditary?

Bipolar affective disorder, the so-called manic depressive disorder, bipolar psychotic depression, or severe depressive disorder are among the types of mental illness.

Genetic factors are responsible for 85% of cases, while environmental factors such as childhood abuse or prolonged exposure to psychological stress and anxiety also influence.

Symptoms of bipolar depression

Symptoms of bipolar depression are mood swings or episodes that are highly paradoxical, and a person may feel optimistic, joyful, happy, and let go at some point.

This feeling is different from what happens in normal circumstances because it makes the person perform reckless and irresponsible actions, and sleep decreases in these episodes.

Then the situation turns to the opposite completely, and the person turns into another seizure, feeling very sad for no apparent reason, depression, laziness, and unwillingness to move, and the person may also have difficulty thinking, concentrating or making a decision.

People with this disease mainly suffer from major depression and may be accompanied by delusions or some hallucinations.

The disease usually appears in adolescence, and women suffer from it to a greater extent than men, and the affected person can become addicted to alcoholic beverages and drugs.

Many celebrities suffer from this disease, including Selena Gomez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mel Gibson.

2-Is schizophrenia hereditary?

Other types of mental illness include schizophrenia, psychotic, affective, or psychiatric schizophrenia.

What is schizophrenia or schizophrenia?

 A mental disorder that causes hallucinations, delusions, abnormal thought processes and unusual bodily movements.

A patient with schizophrenia loses the ability to enjoy life, has noticeably decreased speech, and is unable to start and continue any new activity.

A patient with schizophrenia has a reduced ability to recall various events, poor concentration, and significant memory problems.

The percentage of men diagnosed with schizophrenia is higher compared to women; Because of the presence of estrogen in women, which prevents imbalances in neurotransmitters in a certain proportion.

Causes of schizophrenia

if one of the parents has schizophrenia; The chance of a son suffering from the same disease is 15%. If both parents have schizophrenia; The incidence of infection is about 50%; Therefore, schizophrenia can be considered genetic in a certain proportion.

Psychological trauma in childhood, discrimination in treatment, family problems and very complex life problems.

A defect in neurotransmitters or a disturbance in the work of the brain.

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