How to Talk with Families About Genetics and Psychiatric Illness

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Genetics, Psychology, Family Therapy
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Author: Holly Landrum Peay, Jehannine Claire Austin ISBN: 9780393706796
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication: January 17, 2011
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company Language: English
Author: Holly Landrum Peay, Jehannine Claire Austin
ISBN: 9780393706796
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication: January 17, 2011
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English

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 health disorder, patients and their families are increasingly seeking answers to tough questions about common risk factors, the likelihood of recurrence, the need for genetic testing, and implications for future generations.

A practical, go-to resource for all mental health clinicians, this guide explains just how to address these questions and concerns in a way that’s comprehensible and compassionate. Filled with case studies, sample dialogues, and question-and-answer examples, it is an essential roadmap for practitioners, helping them to demystify a complex issue for their clients and equip them with the accurate, reassuring information they need.

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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 health disorder, patients and their families are increasingly seeking answers to tough questions about common risk factors, the likelihood of recurrence, the need for genetic testing, and implications for future generations.

A practical, go-to resource for all mental health clinicians, this guide explains just how to address these questions and concerns in a way that’s comprehensible and compassionate. Filled with case studies, sample dialogues, and question-and-answer examples, it is an essential roadmap for practitioners, helping them to demystify a complex issue for their clients and equip them with the accurate, reassuring information they need.

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