The nature and nurture of mental health problems in the family

PLoS Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jasmin Wertz, Leah S. Richmond‐Rakerd
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004867
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Abstract

Mental health problems are known to run in families, but it is not clear to what extent this reflects nature or nurture. By disentangling these influences, a recent PLOS Medicine article sheds light on how mental health problems are transmitted across generations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Counseling Therapy and Family Dynamics Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
PLoS Medicine
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
e1004867–e1004867
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN