Genetic and Environmental Causes of Bipolar Disorder

The video explores the genetic basis of psychotic symptoms, emphasizing the significant role of genetics over environment in mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It discusses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and its criteria for psychotic symptoms, highlighting the prevalence of these disorders in families. The video also examines how genetic mutations and environmental factors contribute to long-term psychosis. Additionally, it explains how stress and sleep deprivation can trigger mania, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition.

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