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Understanding and mitigating the intergenerational transmission of trauma-induced schizophrenia risk

Research indicates that parental Holocaust trauma significantly increases the risk of schizophrenia in offspring. This heightened risk persists even after controlling for various sociodemographic and health factors. The challenge lies in elucidating the mechanisms behind this intergenerational transmission and developing effective interventions.

Science, Medicine, Psychiatry