Selective Vulnerability hypothesis

The Selective Vulnerability hypothesis suggests that certain individuals or populations are more susceptible to specific conditions or diseases due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors. In the context of mental health, for instance, this hypothesis implies that while everyone may be at risk for mental health disorders, certain people might be more likely to develop these issues based on their unique life experiences or biological makeup. Essentially, it highlights how vulnerability is not uniform but rather selective, affecting different groups in varied ways.