Kessler Seymour
Department of Pediatrics.
Am J Orthopsychiatry. 1987 Apr;57(2):212-219. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03531.x.
Responses of 69 at-risk individuals suggest that potential for psychiatric problems exists for those testing positive for the Huntington Disease gene and for their relatives. Their families were found to have high rates of psychiatric dysfunctions and suicide. Poorly developed social support networks and the psychological defensive strategies of many at-risk people may also contribute to post-test psychiatric morbidity. The active involvement of mental health professionals is emphasized.
69名高危个体的反应表明，亨廷顿氏病基因检测呈阳性的人及其亲属存在出现精神问题的可能性。研究发现，他们的家人有很高的精神功能障碍和自杀率。社会支持网络发展不完善以及许多高危人群的心理防御策略，也可能导致检测后出现精神疾病。强调心理健康专业人员的积极参与。
