X'zavia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. Her mother was also bipolar and X'zavia worries her kids might get the disorder as well. Why should she be concerned?

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Trent Norton

20 August, 08:18

X'zavia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. Her mother was also bipolar and X'zavia worries her kids might get the disorder as well. Why should she be concerned?

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Rosa Johnston · Answer 1

Studies show that mood disorders have a strong genetic and biological basis

Explanation:

Depressive disorder refers to a state where a person exaggerates the feeling of sadness and it affects his or her daily functioning. There are various causes for the disorder which include altered neurotransmitter or neuroendocrine functions, psychological or biological problems, etc.

In the above case, X'zavia is worried that her depressive disorder would not pass to her children as researches show as it has a strong genetic basis.