Myths About Mental Health
Here’s a staggering fact: Mental illness affects tens of millions of Americans annually, and we’ve seen the number of mental health concerns grow over the past several years. As an example, one study found 8.5% of participants were experiencing symptoms of depression back in 2017-2018. But a couple of years later, thanks in large part […]
5 Ways to Ease the Stress of Older Adult Caregiving
If you have older family or friends who need a helping hand, you may be the one who comes to their rescue. Turns out, there are lots of kindhearted people just like you: Some 53 million Americans provide informal or unpaid care for loved ones who have disabilities.1 And the number of caregivers is expected […]
What Mental Health Has to Do with the ‘Great Resignation’
The pandemic years have caused Americans to rethink their work-life balance in a big way. More than 4.2 million workers quit their jobs in January 2022,1 and the “Great Resignation” still seems to be charging ahead. One study found that more than a quarter of those responding to the study quit without lining up a […]
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Pharmacologic Treatment Options
Learn more about pharmacotherapy and how pharmacogenetic testing can help personalize treatment of ADHD.
Anxiety in the Older Adult Population: Key Considerations for Treatment
Discover how anxiety disorders impact the older adult population & why it’s necessary to consider specific patient characteristics when selecting treatment
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Pharmacologic Treatment Options
Learn more about pharmacotherapy and how pharmacogenetic testing can help personalize treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
Genomind Drug Spotlight: Lithium
Learn more about the mood stabilizer lithium and how to manage common side effects of the medication.
HLA-A & HLA-B Gene Spotlight
Learn more about the HLA-A and HLA-B genes and how genetic variability can increase an individual’s risk of developing an immune-mediated drug hypersensitivity reaction.
Pharmacogenomic Terminology and Nomenclature
Better understand pharmacogenomic terminology and the nomenclature systems used to identify genetic variants.
ABCB1 Gene Spotlight
What is the ABCB1 gene and what are its gene variants (gene mutations)? Learn about this gene and how it can impact treatment plans.
Management of ADHD with a Focus on PGx | Pharmacokinetic Genes
Learn how pharmacokinetic gene variations may impact pharmacologic treatments for ADHD.
8 Tips to Help Your Child After a Depression Diagnosis
While medication isn’t the only treatment for depression, pharmacogenetic testing can help guide clinicians on the appropriate prescription for your child.
Parent Guide: How to Improve Focus in Kids
Learn how to recognize issues of focus and attention in youth and adolescents and find out how parents can help improve concentration in children.
Anticholinergic Side Effects in the Older Adult Population
Learn more about drugs with anticholinergic activity, adverse effects, and the anticholinergic burden scale.
Co-Occurring Conditions that Affect Depression Treatment
Anxiety, panic disorder & PTSD are common comorbid psychiatric disorders of major depressive disorder. Co-occurring conditions affect depression treatment.
7 Questions to Ask to Get the Most Out of Your Mental Health Treatment
Taking medication for your mental health can be overwhelming. Here are the questions you can ask to become more knowledgeable about treatment options.
BDNF & Stress Response: What’s There to Know?
Learn how BDNF can impact stress response & how genetic testing for mental health behavioral traits can help you take action to manage reactions to stress.
Mental Health Disorders and Comorbid Medical Conditions
Learn more about common co-occurring disorders and how pharmacogenetic testing can help healthcare providers optimize drug therapy.
DNA and Mental Health: A Journey to Understand Genetic Variants
Genetic variants in DNA can affect both behavioral & physical traits. Discover why DNA and mental health research is so far behind physical genetic science
Athletes in the Olympics and Mental Health
Elite athletes seek support and protection for their mental health. Burnout, stressful press conferences, and high-pressure competitions can take a toll.
Preventing Medication-Related Falls in Older Adults
Discover which medications increase fall risk and how medication management can help reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
SLC6A4 & Your Immediate Response to Stress: What You Should Know
SLC6A4 gene mutation is implicated in acute stress reactivity and response to antidepressants. Learn more about the role of genetic testing for medication.
The Connection Between MTHFR and Mental Health
MTHFR gene variants affect vitamin B9 metabolism, reduce methylfolate and are associated with low mood. Understanding MTHFR can help mental health.
Pharmacokinetics & the Aging Process: Key Considerations for Medication Management
Learn more about age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and how the aging process influences medication management in elderly populations.
Beers Criteria Updates with a Focus on Psychiatric Medications
Learn more about Beers criteria updates and noteworthy changes to potentially inappropriate medications.
Anxiety Vs. Depression: Understanding the Differences
Depression and anxiety, two of the most common mental illnesses, often occur together. Learn about the differences and similarities in these conditions.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Men
Find out how anxiety affects men differently and how genetic testing for anxiety medication may help personalize treatment.
Understanding Medicare Coverage of Pharmacogenomic Testing
Learn more about the existing and proposed local Medicare coverage determinations for pharmacogenomic testing.
CYP450 & UGT Gene Spotlight
Learn more about the functions of the CYP450 and UGT enzymes and how variants in these genes can impact drug metabolism.
Depression in the Older Adult Population: Key Considerations for Treatment
See how depression presents in the elderly & why it’s necessary to consider specific characteristics when selecting an antidepressant for elderly patients.
