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The Relationship Between Genetics and Mental Illness
08:51 - 18:52 (10:01)
The availability of genetic testing and analysis has allowed for a deeper understanding of the genetic markers for mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia. While the diagnosis of mental illness has a complex history, recognizing the potential for genetic inheritance can aid in prevention and treatment.
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The podcast discusses the possibility of detecting mental illness through genetic testing, particularly the markers for schizophrenia, as well as the limitations of the testing method.
08:51 - 11:16 (02:24)
Summary
The podcast discusses the possibility of detecting mental illness through genetic testing, particularly the markers for schizophrenia, as well as the limitations of the testing method. It also touches on the discovery of multiple causes of psychosis, which was not previously diagnosed in the past, and its implications to how we view mental health.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Genetics and Mental Illness
Episode141: Vince Li Beheaded A Man On A Greyhound Bus & Never Saw The Inside Of A Jail Cell
PodcastLights Out
Schizophrenia is not fully understood and can randomly occur in a family's bloodline.
11:16 - 12:25 (01:09)
Summary
Schizophrenia is not fully understood and can randomly occur in a family's bloodline. It is possible for a person to have schizophrenia even if their parents did not have it, as it is not solely a genetic condition.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Genetics and Mental Illness
Episode141: Vince Li Beheaded A Man On A Greyhound Bus & Never Saw The Inside Of A Jail Cell
PodcastLights Out
Environmental factors such as illnesses, viruses in infancy, and recreational drugs may exacerbate or speed up the process of schizophrenia, which can also be triggered by genetic factors.
12:25 - 18:52 (06:27)
Summary
Environmental factors such as illnesses, viruses in infancy, and recreational drugs may exacerbate or speed up the process of schizophrenia, which can also be triggered by genetic factors.