Your Precision Treatment: Psychogenomic Testing
At Mindful Psychiatry, we are dedicated to delivering personalized, comprehensive mental health care, and our services include two distinct, state-of-the-art pharmacogenetic testing options to provide precision treatment - GeneSight Pharmacogenetics testing.
At Mindful Psychiatry, we believe in the power of merging cutting-edge science with existing practices, and we see these tests as tools to enrich our understanding of your unique needs and inform our treatment strategies. We understand that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all matter, and that's why we are proud to offer genetic testing services as part of our evidence-based approach to mental well-being. This approach moves beyond the traditional trial-and-error method of prescribing mental health medications, bringing a new level of precision to psychiatric treatment.
So, why is genetic testing important for mental health? Everyone's body metabolizes medications differently due to variations in our genes. By understanding these variations, we can understand how your body may react to specific psychiatric medications before you take them. We can also avoid certain medications you may genetically be less likely to see benefit or more likely to experience side effects. It aims to optimize medication selection and dosage based on your unique genetic profile, reducing costs, time spent on genetically incompatible medications, and potential adverse reactions.
Psychogenomic Testing Options
GeneSight
GeneSight is a genetic test that can inform how your body may metabolize specific psychotropic medications used to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar, and ADHD. This test categorizes the potential interactions of each medication based on the variations found in 14 key genes. Providing clarity and empowering those navigating their mental health treatment journey, GeneSight supports the patient-provider relationship by fostering an open dialogue around medication.
For more information about GeneSight, insurance coverage, and patient assistance programs, please visit the GeneSight website.