Genetic counseling is an important clinical service that is routinely offered to families
affected by genetic disorders or by complex disorders for which genetic testing is available. It …

Mental disorders are relatively highly heritable, yet complex with important interactions
between genetic risk and environmental factors in determining illness expression. Due to the …

As more patients seek information about family risks of psychiatric illness--an interest likely
to increase as gene-identification studies are publicized--most psychiatrists agree it is their …

Objective: Knowledge about the genetic basis of psychiatric illness is growing rapidly, and
psychiatrists may be called upon to incorporate this information into clinical practice. The …

Genetic counselling is not routinely offered for psychiatric disorders in the United Kingdom
through NHS regional clinical genetics departments. However, recent genomic advances …

Addressing clients' questions and concerns about the role of genetics in mental illness. As
we learn more about how our biology and genes can play into the development of a mental …

While psychiatrists may commonly discuss family history in clinical practice, there has been
little systematic research documenting the role and effectiveness of genetic counseling for …

''Refreshing and informative.... describe [s] the new complex research tools, directions and
interpretations in a lucid and understandable fashion.''---Lancet, North American …

Psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, are
common conditions that arise as a result of complex and heterogeneous combinations of …

Like other medical conditions, some psychiatric disorders are inherited, whereas others are
not. Human genetics research is moving at a rapid pace. Genes for over 450 genetic …