The psychological aspects of genetic counseling including decision-making under uncertainty, coping with genetic risk information, and family dynamics around hereditary conditions.
Example: Families learning about genetic risk for mental illness facing decisions about testing, family planning, and disclosure to relatives while managing anxiety and guilt.
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