Explore GeneSight Testing for Mental Health
Discover a More Personalized Approach to Mental Health Treatment
At True North Integrative Psychiatry, we offer GeneSight® testing- a clinically proven genetic test for mental health medications. This test may help your provider understand how your DNA may affect your body’s response to psychiatric medications, so you can find the right treatment faster.
What Is GeneSight Testing?
GeneSight® Psychotropic testing is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes how your genes may affect your response to medications commonly used to treat:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
And other psychiatric conditions
Using a simple cheek swab, GeneSight provides personalized insights to help guide more effective, individualized medication decisions, potentially reducing trial-and-error process.
Is GeneSight Right for You?
Consider GeneSight testing if:
Past mental health medications haven’t worked well
You’re experiencing side effects from your current medication
You want a more precise, evidence-based approach to treatment
Types of GeneSight Tests We Offer
GeneSight Psychotropic Test: Analyzes how your genes may affect medications commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
GeneSight MTHFR Test: Identifies genetic factors that may affect folic acid metabolism—linked to folate deficiency and treatment-resistant depression.
Is Testing Covered by Insurance?
Coverage for genetic testing varies by insurance provider. Before taking the test, we recommend checking with your insurance company to determine if GeneSight testing is covered under your plan. Financial assistance may also be available through GeneSight. Check the cost estimator through the GeneSight website!
Get Started with GeneSight Testing
We makes it easy to access genetic testing for mental health medications. Our goal is to help you find the treatment that works best for you, and GeneSight testing can help.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment discuss GeneSight with your provider and take the first step toward personalized mental health care.