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Frances, GeneSight is the only company that does test. Here is the blurb from their website:
“ The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides your clinician with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.”

I think it has its place in choosing the best meds for you. My family does know about me having depression and anxiety. I think it is saying I am seeking new treatment because what meds I am on are not working for me. Some people do think it is a mind over matter so why take meds…. The meds help to balance the chemicals in our brain. I did see a psychiatrist today and she adjusted one of my meds and I go back in 2 weeks. I also have a call into set up some counseling for me to work some of the stuff out in my head. Thanks!

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jania59,
I will get on a new thread with your insight.
OOPS!! I thought you were joking about gene testing to help with medication for mental illnesses. I apologize for my my lack of mental ability to understand. Oh, well , I'm old and my cognitive impairment first got a jump start on me, with 2 recreational accidents. So I just have to accept that my brain is on the fast track to demise.😵‍💫🤯 ShelleyW