How to talk with families about genetics and psychiatric illness /
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| Author / Creator: | Peay, Holly. |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | New York : W. W. Norton, c2011. |
| Description: | xii, 266 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8296064 |
| Summary: | Addressing clients' questions and concerns about the role of geneticsin mental illness. <br> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> |
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| Item Description: | "A Norton professional book." |
| Physical Description: | xii, 266 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780393705492 0393705498 |
