3. The Causes Of Schizophrenia Are Complex
Mental illness, like physical illness, is often caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Having a family member with schizophrenia increases a person’s chance of developing it significantly, especially if that family member is a first-degree relative.
But not everyone with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia or other mental illnesses will develop a diagnosable condition. Children who grow up in a stable home and whose environments lead them to create high levels of resilience may, despite having a genetic predisposition, not develop mental illness. However, then again, just like cancer and other physical diseases, even the best upbringing cannot always prevent mental illness from developing.
