Epigenetics - the examination of how environmental factors like diet, stress, and post-natal maternal behavior can change gene function without altering DNA sequence - plays a major role in depression and in the actions of antidepressant medications.
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Title: Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Category: Health News
Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Statement of Bob CarollaNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Director of Media RelationsThe National Alliance on Mental Illness's Bob Carolla responded to a recent Iowa State University influence of television on mental health treatment study, "The Iowa State study is right. Television's portrayal of people who live with mental illnesses and people who work in mental health professions too often reflects negative stereotypes.