Brain, Genes & Behavioral Health

Brain, Genes, and Behavioral Health

Explore how the brain, genetics, and other biological factors relate to mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders. Resources explain how these factors interact with life experiences and the environment to influence emotions, thinking, and behavior. Topics include brain development, inherited risk, genetic testing, and the science behind treatment and recovery. These materials help individuals, families, and professionals understand that biology can influence risk without determining a person’s future.