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đź’Š What about pharmacogenetics?
We separate hype from evidence, outlining when pharmacogenetic data should influence psychotropic prescribing—and when it shouldn't.
Spoiler: Not all “green box” meds are created equal.
đź’Š What about pharmacogenetics?
We separate hype from evidence, outlining when pharmacogenetic data should influence psychotropic prescribing—and when it shouldn't.
Spoiler: Not all “green box” meds are created equal.
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🧠Genetic counseling is more than testing. It’s about empowering patients with knowledge, reducing stigma, and making informed choices.
We champion integration of genetic counseling into psychiatric training.
⚠️ Finally, we discuss the fraught history—and real risks—of genetic stigma and misuse. From eugenics to polygenic embryo screening, we urge clinicians to tread carefully and ethically.
Science ≠policy.
đź“š This paper is a resource, a roadmap, and a call to action for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and beyond.
Read it here:
đź”— https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.20240295
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