Psychiatric Genetic Counseling
Episode 58 of the Patient Stories with Grey Genetics podcast, hosted by Grey Genetics, titled "Psychiatric Genetic Counseling" was published on October 13, 2020 and runs 31 minutes.
October 13, 2020 ·31m · Patient Stories with Grey Genetics
Summary
Leslie Ordal, MSc, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor who specializes in psychiatric genetic counseling. Leslie discusses the importance of risk assessment and counseling over any genetic testing related to mental illness, of helping people to understand and adapt to the contribution of genetics to their health or that of their family. Links and Resources Follow Leslie on Twitter: @GenCounsNews The Adapt Clinic The Adapt Clinic on Twitter: @psychgenetcouns Have thoughts or a related story you’d like to share? Leave us a short voice message here! We may use your message on a future show. Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can now make a donation online! Want to support Patient Stories in a non-monetary way? Leave us a review on iTunes, or share your favorite episodes on Social Media. Patient Stories on Twitter: @GreyGeneticsPod Patient Stories on Instagram: @patientstoriespodcast Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone. Not quite ready for genetic counseling but still looking for guidance? Check out our new family history review services here.
Episode Description
Leslie Ordal, MSc, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor who specializes in psychiatric genetic counseling. Leslie discusses the importance of risk assessment and counseling over any genetic testing related to mental illness, of helping people to understand and adapt to the contribution of genetics to their health or that of their family.
Links and Resources
Follow Leslie on Twitter: @GenCounsNews
The Adapt Clinic on Twitter: @psychgenetcouns
Have thoughts or a related story you’d like to share?
Leave us a short voice message here! We may use your message on a future show.
Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes.
Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page
Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can now make a donation online!
Want to support Patient Stories in a non-monetary way? Leave us a review on iTunes, or share your favorite episodes on Social Media.
Patient Stories on Twitter: @GreyGeneticsPod
Patient Stories on Instagram: @patientstoriespodcast
Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone.
Not quite ready for genetic counseling but still looking for guidance? Check out our new family history review services here.
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