Mental illness comes from a complex interaction of body and mind. Causes can range from inherited genetics, physical injury or disease, the emotional weight of life’s challenges on a person — or some combination of those and more.
Take this lesson to understand the causes of mental illness. You’ll explore what scientists know about the genetic, biological, and environmental risk factors for mental illness — and what science is still figuring out. You’ll also learn about protective factors that may reduce the impact of mental illness on your family.
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Mental illness comes from a complex interaction of body and mind. Causes can range from inherited genetics, physical injury or disease, the emotional weight of life’s challenges on a person — or some combination of those and more.
Take this lesson to understand the causes of mental illness. You’ll explore what scientists know about the genetic, biological, and environmental risk factors for mental illness — and what science is still figuring out. You’ll also learn about protective factors that may reduce the impact of mental illness on your family.