Disorders
Causes of Psychiatric Disorders
Mental health issues are not the result of a character flaw or the way you were brought up. Many factors such as biology, genetics, and environment contribute to the development of mental illness. We want to let you in on a little secret. Just like with certain chronic diseases or viruses, doctors, researchers, and clinicians are not 100% certain of the root of these issues. Researchers across the globe are continuing to examining this exact question.
Main Causes
Biological
Most scientists agree that biology contributes to the development of psychiatric disorders.
Genetics
Researchers are still trying to understand which disorders have the greatest genetic predisposition.
Environmental
Factors that can impact the development of the brain are varied and complex.
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