Family History of Depression

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If you have a family history of depression, you are more likely to get depression yourself.

Studies have shown that different versions of a gene (known as 5-HTT) can be inherited which can have an affect on a natural, mood changing chemical in your brain, called serotonin. About 20% of people have got what geneticists (gene specialists) call the ‘short’ version of the 5-HTT gene, and it is these people who are more likely to develop depression after a stressful life event.

Research has shown that there is a link between depression and the imbalance of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. People who are depressed have a lower level of certain types of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, than people who are not. It is still not fully understood whether this imbalance is a result of depression, or a cause of it.

Children inherit the 5-HTT gene from their parents, so having a history of depression in the family can increase your risk of developing it. In other words, you have a ‘genetic predisposition’ for depression. On the other hand, many people who have a family history of depression never develop the condition. Also, people with no family history of depression can become depressed.

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Sarah C, Depression, Work Stress

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