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Psychiatric Genetic Counselling Workshop
Read MoreWelcome to our psychiatric genetic counselling workshop — it’s for genetic counsellors, psychiatrists, etc., who are interested in helping people who live with psychiatric conditions and their families by providing…
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Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
Read MoreA special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients with moderate-to-severe depression could generate substantive health system savings and greatly improve patient outcomes, according to…
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First-of-its-kind research unveils Autistic individuals’ perspectives on genetic testing
Read MoreFor the first time, Autistic individuals have been asked to share with researchers what they think and feel about genetic testing in the context of autism. Previous research has instead…
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Eulogy for a Clinic
Read MoreMy professional life up till this point has been centered around a mission to bring genetic counselling to people who — like me — live with psychiatric conditions, and their…
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Awards, Grants, and Honours
Read MoreCongratulations to our Translational Genetic Research Collaborative team members on their accomplishments!
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Could looking at your life like a jam jar improve your mental health?
Read MoreDr. Jehannine Austin spoke to Harper’s Bazaar about a simple analogy that can change how we think about mental health. This analogy was a game-changer for the interviewer — and…
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BC researchers are exploring the use of genomics to improve drug treatments for people with depression
Read MoreFor people with mental health conditions, finding a medication that works without causing severe side effects is often a matter of trial-and-error. This can contribute to a lower adherence to…
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Now There are Genetic Counsellors for Mental Illness
Read MoreADAPT is one of the first clinics in the world to provide psychiatric genetic counselling to people with a family history of mental illness.
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Alastair Campbell: Depression and Me got personal with a jam jar
Read MoreThe latest entry in the BBC mental health season saw former spin doctor Alastair Campbell out of his comfort zone and in a more sensitive light as he spoke about…
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New research suggests no mental health benefits to eating your placenta
Read MoreEating your placenta provides no mental health benefits for new mothers, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia and the BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ Research Institute.
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