@carawithapsyd: Random work thoughts — we’re talking pharmacogenetic testing for psychiatric mediations!! I frequently find myself educating families about this kind of service as a potential tool if they are pursuing medications. @GeneSight is a company that I frequently recommend to families who are thinking about pursuing medication. ***Disclaimer: this content is strictly educational and does not serve as a therapeutic relationship or professional services. #PsyD #psychologist #recommendations #assessment #evaluations
There is no evidence that genesight nor other gene testing companies that offer this service significantly improve outcomes for patients. At the very best it MIGHT give you insight on your metabolism, but that does NOT accurately nor reliably predict how you will respond to psychotropic medication nor which psychotropic medication is best for you. If you’re a psychologist then you have been trained to be evidenced based in your clinical practice. This is not evidence based.
2026-06-26 02:25:15
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lchde888 :
Is there one to test for adhd meds?
2026-06-14 21:56:59
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elizabeth c :
My PsyD program shared this with us in our psychopharm class! It’s so nice that it can be used for individuals who have tried multiple medications but experienced difficulties.
2026-05-20 19:11:07
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lolo987589 :
gene sight is not evidence based and barely does any help. I am a geneticist and we do not recommend this at all. It sounds like a great idea in theory but it’s not fully developed. It can also be very expensive
2026-07-09 15:54:16
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✨ Nikki ✨ :
I LOVE pharmacogenic testing!! My current practicum placement does it and I think it’s amazing. I wish everyone knew about and offered it
2026-07-13 00:35:45
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A Nelson :
I hear so many mixed things about this 😅
2026-06-03 22:14:20
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Lauren :
I talk about this all the time.
2026-05-20 14:44:38
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🌠🌗Chaosdemon🌛🌑🌘 :
WHAT THERES BEEN AN OPTION THIS WHOLE TIME
2026-05-19 23:21:24
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B Jones :
Can you talk about how these tests are still very much in the early stages of testing for efficacy.
2026-05-21 01:38:38
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Olivia :
I’m an MFT, (new so don’t judge my possible stupid question 😂) but can I recommend this/suggest this to clients?? This is awesome. But wait, is this an out of pocket expense? Does Medicaid cover this service? Well, now that I’m thinking about it, it’s probably state dependent… I’m in Idaho.
2026-06-17 12:56:00
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Mya Reads📚☕️ :
we use this at my clinical site! when i refer my clients to one of our APN’s, i let them know that they will receive the gene site testing kit to see which medication would be best if meds are recommended!
2026-05-20 01:26:57
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Northernlight :
Where are you located?
2026-06-19 04:05:24
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