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Evaluating genetic counseling for family members of individuals with schizophrenia in the molecular age.
Schizophrenia bulletin - 1 Jan 2014
Costain Gregory, Esplen Mary Jane, Toner Brenda, Hodgkinson Kathleen A, Bassett Anne S
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BACKGROUND: Myths and concerns about the extent and meaning of genetic risk in schizophrenia may contribute to significant stigma and burden for families. Genetic counseling has long been proposed to be a potentially informative and therapeutic intervention for schizophrenia. Surprisingly, however, available data are limited. We evaluated a contemporary genetic counseling protocol for use in a community mental...
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