Family members of people with schizophrenia are at elevated risk of having ________, and vice versa.

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Studies have shown that family members of people with schizophrenia are at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder, and individuals with bipolar disorder are also at increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Other mental health conditions such as depression and borderline personality disorder may also occur in family members, but the elevated risk is strongest for bipolar disorder.

Family Members of People with Schizophrenia Are at Elevated Risk