Mental Illness Is Not in Your Genes: The Truth About Epigenetics and Mental Health
Kendra Campbell, MD2025-02-18T21:07:45+00:00For years, many believed that mental illnesses—such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders—were inherited through “bad genes.” However, groundbreaking research has debunked this myth. According to studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), genetic factors account for only 1-2% of mental illness risk. This means that mental health conditions are not caused [...]