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Suicidal behaviors are more heritable than depression, twin study finds

PsyPost · 2026-09-26
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A new analysis of young adult twins suggests suicidal behaviors are highly heritable. They share moderate genetic overlap with major depression, but the environmental factors that trigger suicidal behavior appear largely distinct from those tied to depression alone.

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