The Fifth International Congress on Psychiatric Genetics was held in S
anta Fe, New Mexico between 19-23 October 1997. The core of the meetin
g was clinical and molecular genetics of psychiatric disorders includi
ng schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, depression, Alzheimer's
disease, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many oth
er aspects such as ethical, legal and social implications were also di
scussed.