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[quote=Anonymous]There is no genetic testing for mental health disorders. There is a genetic test that can say how a patient might metabolize certain drugs more slowly or quickly. However, anyone who is experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health symptoms should get screened for physical causes - thyroid labs to rule out hyper or hypothyroid, calcium/pth/vitamin D to rule out hyperparathyroidism, liver panel, and possibly sleep apnea. These are some unlikely causes of mental health symptoms. It can be very difficult to approach a person with mental illness and get them to see a psychiatrist and consider medications. I love the book, "I'm not Sick, I don't need help" by Xavier Amador for its explanation of anosognosia and the LEAP method - listen, empathize, agree, partner. [/quote]
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