ABC News Chief International Correspondent James Longman shares his personal story of mental illness in his memoir 'The Inherited Mind,' exploring the impact of genetics on his family's struggles with depression and trauma.
Longman recounts a family history of mental illness, stating, 'Is it inevitable? My dad has schizophrenia, and he ended his life when I was nine. His brother also had schizophrenia. My grandfather also ended his life.'
Longman reflects on his comfort in chaotic situations, saying, 'It's part of an ongoing pattern that means I'm more at home in a news van, with literal bombs exploding nearby, than I am in a family in which every day is war.'
He emphasizes the potential for change, noting, 'You can inherit trauma, but you can also inherit healing, and I think that's amazing because it gives your children the chance to break these patterns.'
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