Ashley Hughes, PMHNP-FNP
Phone 704-610-6434
GeneSight Testing for Mental Health
Genetic Test for Mental Health Medications
At Aligned Psychiatric Care, we offer GeneSight® testing- a clinically proven genetic test for mental health medications. This test allows your provider to understand how your DNA affects your bodies response to psychiatric medications, helping you find the right treatment faster.
GeneSight® Genetic Testing
GeneSight® is a simple genetic test that helps identify how your body may respond to certain psychiatric medications. By analyzing specific genes involved in medication metabolism and response, the test can provide valuable insights to support treatment planning for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.
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GeneSight® also offers MTHFR testing, which evaluates genetic variations that may affect folate metabolism—an important factor in brain health and mood regulation for some individuals.
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Using a quick, non-invasive cheek swab, GeneSight® provides personalized information that can help guide medication decisions, improve treatment efficiency, and reduce the frustration of trial-and-error prescribing.
Consider GeneSight® Testing If You:
• Have tried one or more psychiatric medications without achieving the desired results
• Have experienced bothersome side effects from mental health medications
• Have a history of medication sensitivity or difficulty tolerating medications
• Have had multiple medication changes or a prolonged trial-and-error treatment process
• Have a family history of poor response or significant side effects with psychiatric medications
• Take multiple medications and want additional information to help guide treatment decisions
• Are interested in a more personalized, genetics-informed approach to medication selection