Is mental illness genetic?

Soldato
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Hi all,

It had been a long time since I did my alevel psychlogy so I don't remember that much about it.

However, my dad is a complete fruit loop. Pouring petrol over himself, suicide attempts, extreme aggression etc. Told people a while ago he had schizophrenia but tbh, I never believed him.

However, I've been suffering with depression for years, had a really bad spell 6 months ago for a couple of months. I worked through it, sheer will power and managed to avoid the doctors and medication.

Found out yesterday that my younger brother has been diagnosed with severe depression and also maybe has schizophrenia.

I was just wondering if you suffer with schizophrenia, and if so, has anyone else in your family got it?

I am not after medical advice, just interested in your personal experiences!

:)
 
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