Psychiatric Genetics in Clinical Practice: Essential Knowledge for Mental Health Professionals

What is it about?

We explain how mental health clinicians can use information about a patient's genes to improve their care. We cover topics like how genes and the environment interact to influence mental health, and the ethical concerns around using genetic information. We believe that clinicians who understand genetics can provide better personalized care, but caution against overemphasizing the role of genes and reinforcing harmful stereotypes.

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