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How to Talk With Families About Genetics and Psychiatric Illness

How to Talk With Families About Genetics and Psychiatric Illness

Paperback (11 Feb 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780393705492
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Imprint: W.W. Norton and Company
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.89042
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 266
Weight: 370g
Height: 210mm
Width: 141mm
Spine width: 22mm