Researchers have found that the same set of genes that make us prone to depression could also lead us to positivity in life.

3. The findings showed that cognitive
biases occur when people
consistently interpret situations
though particular mental ‘filters.’

4. “We suggest that while no
gene ’causes’ mental ill health,
some genes can make people
more sensitive to the effects of
their environment — for better
and for worse,” said Elaine Fox,
Professor at the Oxford
University in the UK.

5. Individuals who have a cognitive
bias that emphasises negative
aspects or thoughts, are more at
risk of mental health disorders,
researchers said.

6. What happens to people’s
mental health is based on their
environment, not because of
differences in genes.

7. If an individual is in a negative
environment, he/she is likely to
develop the negative cognitive biases
that lead to mental disorders.