Same Set Of Genes Can Cause Happiness And Depression

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Same Set Of Genes Can Cause Happiness And
Depression
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Researchers have found that the same set of genes
that make us prone to depression could also lead
us to positivity in life.
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The findings showed that cognitive biases occur
when people consistently interpret situations
though particular mental filters.
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We suggest that while no gene causes mental
ill health, some genes can make people more
sensitive to the effects of their environment
for better and for worse, said Elaine Fox,
Professor at the Oxford University in the UK.
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Individuals who have a cognitive bias that
emphasises negative aspects or thoughts, are more
at risk of mental health disorders, researchers
said.
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What happens to peoples mental health is based
on their environment, not because of differences
in genes.
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If an individual is in a negative environment,
he/she is likely to develop the negative
cognitive biases that lead to mental disorders.
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