Myth: If someone in your family suffers from depression, you will inherit it.
Fact: In the same way that you can be genetically predisposed to high blood pressure or diabetes, you can be genetically predisposed to depression. This does not mean, however, that if a family member has a history of depression, you are fated to suffer from it as well. Just be aware that your chances of having depression are higher than if you had no family history of the illness, and seek treatment if you start to develop symptoms.
http://battlingforhealth.com/myths-3/ Retrieved on June 16th, 2010
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