NEW EPISODE: The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder w/ Dr. Jehannine Austin
Stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms: talkbd.live/genetics
Tune into our newest talkBD episode - geneticist and genetic counselor Dr.
Jehannine Austin breaks down the most asked questions about the relationship between genetics and bipolar disorder. Dr. Austin provides insight into the “bipolar gene” and "
bipolar jar", DNA testing, genetic and environmental factors that increase the risk for bipolar disorder, and what you should know before having children as a parent with bipolar disorder.
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Chapters and Timestamps
01:05 About Dr. Austin
05:43 The “Bipolar Gene”
09:05 Stressful Life Events (Triggers)
14:08 The “Bipolar Jar” (Environment vs. Genes)
18:55 Your Genetic Vulnerability to Bipolar Disorder
22:50 Preventing Bipolar Episodes (Protective Factors)
28:02 Top Protective Factors
30:23 Genetic Counselling
32:20 Genetic Testing for Bipolar Disorder
41:20 Pharmacogenomics (Genetic Testing for Medication)
46:51 A Message To Those Planning to Have Children
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