Genetics and Epigenetics and Mental Illness

Scientists developed biologism in response to the 19th-century syphilis pandemic. Ever since then, they’ve been debating to what extent the environment and genetics play a role in psychopathology. In other words, do you acquire a mental condition due to your genes? Or is it due to your environment? We need to consider the role of both genetics and epigenetics to answer these questions. Many suggest that both the environment and genes are responsible for the development of a psychopathological disorder. Is this true? If so, how much weight does each of them have? Could certain disorders be avoided if scientists…