Ken's mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Dean's father was diagnosed with depression. Which of the following is true?

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Bipolar disorder has a strong genetic component, and having a first-degree relative with the disorder increases one's risk of developing it themselves. While depression also has a genetic component, the risk is generally not as strong as it is for bipolar disorder. Therefore, Ken is at a higher risk of developing depression due to his mother's bipolar disorder than Dean is due to his father's depression.

Ken's Mother Was Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder