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How likely is it a child will get the exact same mental disorder as one of her parents?
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Possible: Mental illness, like all medical conditions, are inherited to some extent. We know a lot about the inheritance if some illnesses, while we know very little about others. Depending on the illness in question, the inheritance pattern may be known. Consult your doctor for a specific answer.
Answered 7/3/2015
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