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Return To Depression FAQ Archive   Search the Archives Is a tendency for depression inherited? Answered By Dane Loveless, Editor For most people, the possibility of developing depression is about 5 to 6 percent. However, some people are most likely more susceptible because of their genes. If you have an identical twin and your twin suffer from depression, there is a 60 percent possibility that you will, also. Since identical twins share identical genes, this explains that while genes have a significant influence in depression, other non-genetic (environmental) factors are implicated, as well. keywords: Depression Adolescent Depression Treatment

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