Truthfully? I don&#x27;t know. That&#x27;s why I didn&#x27;t state depression was genetic or provided any benefit to those who suffer from it.<p>My point is merely that stating depression can&#x27;t be genetic because of its negative effects misunderstands genetics, evolution. I&#x27;m not saying your conclusion is incorrect- there may not be a genetic component to depression at all- but I am saying your methodology for coming to that conclusion is wrong.