- What Are The Genetics Of Bipolar?
QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
My mother had Bipolar and I was wondering if you knew any statistical findings about the chances of contracting it from her genetically? I have looked all over the web and am having no luck finding anything.
Thanks for your time!
ANSWER:
There are some forms of bipolar that have a strong correlation – particularly the Amish. Bipolar overall does run in families, and if a close biological relative has bipolar you need to be evaluated should any problems occur. The exact statistics are not known yet.
