Nature vs

Nurture in
mental illness
The big debate
 Contents
Project analysis slide 2
Introduction 01 Nature
Vs 04 Results of the study
Nurture

Three identical strangers :

the triplets study 02
Conclusion :
05 What about ethics ?

What is bipolar disorder ? 03

Definition Treatment
Types Causes 2
 Introduction

Nature
? Nurture
-Genetics -Environmental factors
-Physical appearance -Childhood experiences
-Biological influence -Culture

what makes me who I am ?

 EDDY
GALLAND

DAVID
KELLMAN

Three identical strangers

 Bobby Shafran Eddy Galland David Kellman

- Birthday : 12 July 1961 - Birthday : 12 July 1961 - Birthday: 12 July 1961

- Father : Doctor - Father : teacher - Father : factory worker
- Mother : lawyer - Mother : ? - Mother : factory worker

- One big sister who was also - One big sister who was also - One big sister who was also adopted
adopted adopted - Working-class
- Wealthy class - Middle class
Bipolar disorder
 Bipolar disorder
It’s a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include :

25% 75 %
Mania/hypomania
Depression
-Risky behavior
-Feelings of
-Racing thoughts
worthlessness
-Hostility
-Extreme sadness
-Less sleep
-Suicidal thoughts
-Delusions
-Appetite changes
Bipolar disorder

Types

Bipolar 1 Bipolar 2 Cyclothymic

- At least 1 manic or -Never had a manic episode. -A milder form of

mixed episode. -At least 1 hypomanic manic depression
episode
-At least 1 major depressive
episode
 Causes of bipolar disorder
Genetics Brain structure

Triggers

Traumatic experiences Extreme stress Substance abuse

 Treatment

Therapy
Interventions, talk therapy,
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics, anticonvulsants,
In first intention benzodiazepines
Lithium salts
 EDDY DAVID
GALLAND KELLMAN

Who do you think developed the bipolar disorder ?

 Conclusion

“ What’s ethical when it comes to science?

When does scientific research become unethical?
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(despite the fact that we spoiled the whole story)

Thank you for your attention !