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Study Links Job Choices to Mental Health Genetics

1/19/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving over 400,000 people from the UK and US reveals intriguing connections between job choices and genetic predispositions to mental health issues such as ADHD, autism, and depression. While arts professions face higher risks, tech roles appear more resilient. Surprisingly, genetics only play a minor role, with age, sex, and education proving far more impactful.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study involving over 400,000 people from the UK and US reveals intriguing connections between job choices and genetic predispositions to mental health issues such as ADHD, autism, and depression. While arts professions face higher risks, tech roles appear more resilient. Surprisingly, genetics only play a minor role, with age, sex, and education proving far more impactful.