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In this episode of the PMHN Podcast, we explore how genomics is transforming psychiatric-mental health nursing. Host James, is joined by Dr. Taylor, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, to break down the role of family history, inheritance patterns, and genetic counseling in mental health care.
Together, they discuss how pedigrees reveal patterns across generations, why understanding autosomal, recessive, and X-linked conditions matters, and how environmental factors interact with genes to shape psychiatric risk. Finally, they dive into pharmacogenomics, highlighting how genetic testing can personalize treatment and improve outcomes.
Whether you’re a nursing student, PMHNP, or simply curious about how genetics and ...
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