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Mental Disorders (The Biopsychosocial Model (Biological Risk Factors…

- - - - MI can run in the family. A gene may cause the body to function differently, making a person more susceptible
    - - Meds for MI does not work well on all people due to their genetic make-up
    - - Chronic sleep problems can be a symptom or a cause of a certain MI
    - - There are clear links between some illegal drugs and MI. These drugs work at a neural level and can change brain chemistry
  - - - Obsessive thinking and worrying
    - - Not being able to think logically
    - - Prolonged cortisol production can ↑ susceptibility to MI
    - - A person's general coping strategies and their perception of control in their life
  - - - Difficulty relating to others
    - - Loss of a relationship due to death or separation can lead to or MI
    - - Avoiding treatment to minimise the stereotyping common to sufferers can make a situation worse