Genetics of mental disorders

By Stephen V. Faraone, Debby W. Tsuang, Ming T. Tsuang

Subjects: Genetic aspects, Aspect psychologique, Genetic disorders, Methods, Psychiatry, Erfelijke ziekten, Hereditary Diseases, Mental illness, Inborn Genetic Diseases, Genetics, Maladies mentales, Psychological aspects, Psychologische aspecten, Psychische stoornissen, Aspect genetique, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Medical genetics, Genetique medicale, Mental Disorders, Mental illness, genetic aspects

Description: "This volume offers a comprehensive and readable introduction to the science and practice of psychiatric genetics. The authors illuminate the complex interplay of genes and environmental factors involved in the causation and expression of frequently encountered disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and Alzheimer disease. Outlining important recent findings, the book describes not only what scientists have learned, but also how these discoveries have been made. Clinicians, students, and researchers will gain the basic knowledge they need to evaluate reports of genetic research, understand implications for treatment, and communicate genetic information to clients and families."--Jacket.