Is Mental Disorder Genetic

2017-07-13 07:04:59
We are looking for Matrimonial alliance for my Brother. His prospective bride is very good. However Her Maternal Uncles have Mild to Moderate Mental Disorder. Is that Genetic and can that be transmitted to Their future Child?
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Mental disorders are of different types. So you need to be more specific about the disorder her uncle has. Some mental disorders are genetic. Majority of the times however, we are unable to point out another patient in the family. That means, even your brother may be carrying genes for a mental disorder that you may not know of. Him marrying this girl will not increase or reduce the chances of mental illness in their future children.
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