Tailoring medicines to an individual’s genetic profile is now possible. One critical aspect is genetic testing that reduces ...

Nearly half of all patients with anxiety or depression experience no effect from the drugs they are first prescribed.

DNA tests for psychiatric drugs are controversial, but some insurers are covering them. Companies that make these genetic tests say they can save patients and doctors from prolonged searching for ...

That thought process is what is behind the new GeneSight Test from Dr. Brown. It analyzes how a patient’s genes may influence how they metabolize or respond to certain mental health medications.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced that a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology found that the GeneSight® Psychotropic Test significantly reduced psychiatric hospitalizations ...

How a genetic test can help treat employees' mental health challenges By Dr. Jessica Lea | June 29, 2023 at 01:49 PM Credit:hakat/Adobe Stock ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Poor mental health can prevent many people from feeling fully present. According to Myriad Genetics, 44% of those surveyed say they have lost time due to their mental health ...

The test, which must be ordered by a healthcare provider, classifies mental health medications into three categories: use as directed, moderate gene-drug interactions and significant gene-drug ...

Can pharmacogenetic testing help find the best mental health medication for you? We checked in with some experts to find out.

The way patients are prescribed medicine could soon be a lot more precise. A new form of testing by UCSF could help determine how a patient's body will respond to specific medications and dosages.