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The nature and nurture of mental health problems in the family

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Mental health problems are known to run in families, but it is not clear to what extent this reflects nature or nurture. By disentangling these influences, a recent PLOS Medicine article sheds light on how mental health problems are transmitted across generations.

Source: PLoS Medicine

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004867

Authors: Jasmin Wertz, Leah S. Richmond-Rakerd

Institutions: University of Edinburgh, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,460