[Psychiatry and genetics: A bond to face uncertainty]. / Psiquiatría y genética: un enlace para enfrentar la incertidumbre.

This article complements a previous one, in which theoretical concepts about etiologic categories, suspicion criteria and timely referral to the specialist were explained. This time we will focus on genetic counselling (GC), describing this process and its characteristics, in particular we will emphasize on psychiatry genetic counseling (PGC). PGC has particular characteristics considering the fact that there are still no tools (genetic testing) for diagnosis and that most mental pathologies are multifactorial inheritance disorders. This is complex, since it results from the interaction of genetics and environmental circumstances. Uncertainty is a given due to the number of factors involved in its appearance and, despite great strides, these should be further investigated. PGC seems to be a useful tool for both patients and families for better adapting to the disease and to cope with consequences derived from it. In conclusion, we consider of great importance to create an enabling collaborative workspace between psychiatrists and clinical geneticists in order to provide patients and their families a comprehensive approach to their problems.

[A chip off the old block? Clinical genetics approach in the practice of psychiatric consultation]. / De tal palo... ¿Tal astilla? Enfoques de la genética clínica en la práctica de la consulta psiquiátrica.

Psychiatry and Genetics are known to have an increasingly tighter bond with each other, which drives professionals the need to stay focused and updated. We use case studies as the means to link theoretical concepts with daily work. By doing so, we hope to provide psychiatrists some of the most necessary tools that will help them identify the need to consult a Genetic Counselor while treating a patient. This will certainly help diagnose patients and offer them the adequate treatment, whenever applicable. Patients and their families will also benefit from the possibility of receiving the appropriate counseling.