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Isabel Field

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Debate: Is mental illness contagious?

We are constantly being told 'it is in our genes' But I feel perfectly normal kids can have their mental state changed because of mistreatment. I also feel that being exposed to mental illness can cause mental illness.What do you think and what are your experiences?

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  • george lockwood 20+

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    Oct 29 2012: Viruses Bacteria Heredity Memes Why not all of the above and whatever else one can conceive.

    • Isabel Field

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      Oct 29 2012: Good idea, embrace all if they can help to create the path to a cure

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