title: Family and genetic studies of affective disorders.
abstract: This article summarizes discussion, conclusions, and recommendations of participants in a National Institute of Mental Health-sponsored workshop dealing with major issues in family and genetic studies of affective disorders. Key up-to-date findings in the field are reviewed with emphasis on areas of agreement. Remaining controversies and problems are identified, and a set of overall conclusions and recommendations for future research activities in the field is presented.
authors.affiliation: Division of Clinical Research, National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD 20857.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Blehar
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Weissman
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Gershon
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hirschfeld
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000235:genetics; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012106:Research; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers