Your genes already know which medications fit you.
Genetic testing in psychiatry analyzes your DNA to identify variations that affect how you respond to psychiatric medications — informing treatment decisions so your care is personalized from the first prescription, not the fifth.
Information instead of trial-and-error.
Psychiatric genetic testing identifies specific genetic variations associated with mental health conditions and — most practically — with how your body processes psychiatric medications. Those insights can inform treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, and other conditions, making care more personalized and effective.
At Novus we use GeneSight®: a simple saliva sample, sent to the lab for analysis, with results your provider reviews with you — not a PDF left to interpret alone.
Especially useful when the path hasn't been simple.
Treatment-resistant conditions
When conventional treatments haven't worked, testing can reveal genetic factors behind the lack of response — and point toward options more likely to succeed.
Medication management
Testing helps your provider tailor treatment to your genetic profile, minimizing the exhausting try-fail-switch cycle of psychiatric prescribing.
Family history of mental illness
Individuals with a family history can better understand their own risk profile and take informed, preventive steps.
High-risk histories
For patients with trauma histories or other elevated vulnerabilities, testing adds one more layer of insight to build a safer, smarter plan.
Three easy steps.
Ask your Novus provider
Testing starts with a conversation at any visit — your provider will determine whether it's a good fit for your situation.
Swab & send
A simple saliva collection — done in office or shipped to your home — goes to the lab in a prepaid envelope.
Review results together
Your provider walks through the report with you and adjusts your treatment plan accordingly.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Register online in minutes — our team responds the same day. Or just call or text (931) 820‑0242.
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