"Thanks for the Anxiety, Grandma: Epigenetics and Mental Illness"
Professionals in the field of trauma and mental health have known for some time that they are caused by real, physical changes in our brain chemistry. I personally love the concept that the 'emotional' is actually physical because for most of our clients, it is much easier to understand and accept something that we can see. The field of epigenetics adds a fascinating component to the nature/nurture conversation as explained in this article from Boston University.
