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The inherited mind : a story of family, hope, and the genetics of mental illness
Longman, James (Journalist)2025
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James Longman was a preteen in boarding school when his dad, who was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, died by suicide. As he got older, James's own bouts of depression spurred him to examine how his father's mental health might have affected his own. He engaged with experts to uncover the science behind what is inherited, how much environmental factors can impact genetic traits, and how one can overcome a familial history of mental illness and trauma. In "The Inherited Mind," James Longman invites readers to reflect on their own stories as he shares his quest to better understand himself and his family. Through speaking to mental health experts, to those who have had similar familial experiences, and about his own life stories, James shows us, with heart and humor, how much our bodies can empower and inform us about our own personal mental health histories.
Main title:
Author:
Longman, James (Journalist), author
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York : Hyperion Avenue, 2025.©2025
Collation:
299 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
IntroductionA suicide in the familyFinding the truthSchizophrenia: Not just one thingDepression: What does it feel like?The genetics of mental illnessFamily life and growing up fastIn my mother's wordsEpigeneticsVoices from the pastInflammation technology and healing the brain: Is it possible?Guardian angelsTranscendental meditation and destabilizing a chaotic mind?Witnessing horror and building resilienceAcknowledgmentsSelected sources.
ISBN:
9781368099479 (hardcover)
Dewey class:
920616.89
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2514633