CMH partners with a well respected genetic testing company Genomind. A simple cheek swab can provide valuable individualized information such as:
- which psychiatric medication may cause you more side effects
- which medications may not work at all for you
- whether you are more prone to such things as PTSD, depression, or anxiety
- deficiencies in critical enzymes required for making neurotransmitters such as Serotonin
- how 'excitable' your brain may be
- deficiencies in proteins necessary for neuronal development and plasticity
- how quickly (or slowly) you metabolize medication (critical for tolerance and dosing
What genetic test is NOT: Diagnostic. It will not reveal whether you have ADHD, Bipolar Disorder etc (however, there are certain gene variations that occur more often with certain diagnoses)
How do you get this genetic testing?:
- go to the New Patient tab and complete the basic appointment request form, indicate your interest in the testing
- you will receive an email with available appointment times
- initial appointment 60-90 minutes to obtain complete history (the testing itself is not useful without this); obtain sample (cheek swab)
- you will receive an email instructing you to schedule a follow up appointment once the testing and a phone consultation is complete
- follow up appointment- discussion and explanation of all results with specific treatment recommendations (this is not always just medication). NOTE: This is a 'behind the scenes' time intensive process
NOTE: This is a 'behind the scenes' time intensive process for the provider. An additional one-time fee will be added to the regular follow up appointment fee.