Risk Factors Common to Many Mental Disorders IIBiological Factors

• Genetic vulnerability due to family history of mental disorders.

• Difficult inherent temperament.

• Prematurity/Low birth weight.

• Chronic physical illness.

• Neurological deficits.

• Uneven intelligence.

• Early language delays/Learning disabilities.

• Male gender.

• Substance abuse.

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