Literacy required of psychiatrists from the perspective of genomic medicine

Abstract

Advances in the researches regarding genome for psychiatric disorders would expected to avoid prejudice against the mental illness and to innovate treatment and prevention against the disorders. Genomic information, on the other hand, may raises significant concerns about the potential onsets of individuals and their relatives as well. Therefore, the handling of the genomic information requires the utmost care with psychiatric care and psychological support and assurance. This review also outlines the transitional medicine from pediatric to adult care for the psychiatric symptoms of patients with hereditary and chromosomal disorders, and in general the literacy required of psychiatrists regarding genetic counseling for psychiatric disorders as common diseases.