as those with and without a reported history of mental illness. As can be the case in focus group settings, it is possible that certain participants felt less sure of their opinions and thus did not voice them, or perhaps they suppressed their dissenting views about others’ opinions. Nonetheless, this study has brought up a few issues that potential participants of genetic research may grapple with, and so we highlight the following points to consider. Education about genetics.Although educating people about genetics may help to erase some fears, it may also open up a different set of concerns, which will inevitably arise as people learn more about the scope and implications of genetic research. The demystification of genetics, along with provision of platforms where concerns can be articulated via public health and community forums and organizations, may be necessary to encourage active cooperation in such types of research from community residents. Genetics education also should be directed at mental health professionals and primary care practitioners who come into regular contact with a range of consumers and who may be seen as less intimidating or distant than researchers in university settings.Family involvement.In publications addressing the ethics of psychiatric genetic research, there
