If one identical twin is depressed, the other has a 97 percent chance of suffering depression, too.

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While genetics play a role in depression, the statistic that if one identical twin is depressed, the other has a 97 percent chance of suffering depression too, is not accurate. Studies suggest that if one identical twin has depression, the other has a 40-50% chance of also being diagnosed with depression, indicating a significant genetic component but not as high as 97%.

If One Identical Twin Is Depressed, the Other Has a 97