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Whole family mental health problems! could mine be hereditary?

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Tendency may be : The tendency to develop mental health issues may very well be inherited, but the environment you live in and your approach to problems also plays a big role. You can overcome the possible heredity issues by working to manage your environment and developing healthy coping skills for addressing problems.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/9/2018

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