Pharmacogenetic Testing for Mental Health Impairment

Mental health impairment in our sample was related to lower socioeconomic status which may be associated with substance misuse. The association of MHI with self-reported recent mental health problems and substance use requires further investigation.

Common treatments for mental health impairment include cognitive behavioural therapy, antidepressant medication and/or antidepressant therapy, psychotherapy and/or psychotherapy. There are very few treatments that are specific to the different forms of mental health impairment. However, a more holistic approach that involves all aspects of the individual is necessary for the optimal patient care.

Some signs of mental health impairment are: a history of being bullied, feeling unsupported by family or friends, being angry or upset for long periods, and/or having lost a job.\n

Symptoms associated with the condition of mental health disturbance can be minimized by providing adequate support in an appropriate setting. But this is not the answer to the question of whether it can be cured.

A substantial number of people, who visit their primary care clinics in a year in the United States have mental health issues. Physicians and other health professionals, as well as managers and employers, need to be aware of the mental health of their patients to achieve better reorganization of care, increased continuity, and better outcomes.

An individual can experience various aspects of mental health impairment (MHIP) and show signs of mental illness (MMI). A wide range of mental health disorders can exist, although the most commonly recognised are anxiety and mood disorders. Data from a recent study the majority of people identified with MHIP had some type of mental disorder. In addition, those with MHIP and a history of mental illness were more likely than those without MHIP to seek treatment for recurrent mental health problems, to be prescribed anxiolytics and/or antidepressants and to report mental health symptoms.

The main aim of pharmacogenetics is the exploration of genetic factors underlying the development of disease. The second aim is to select an individualised regimen based on genetic information and to optimize medication. To date, the genetic basis for the clinical outcome following medical treatment is not well understood. Since all pharmacogenetic tests are focused on identifying genetic variants associated with drug response, clinical applicability of the pharmacogenetic results on particular medicines is yet unclear. A major limitation of the available studies is the number of medications assessed.

Mental health impairment is a complex issue that involves many factors other than primary diagnosis. Primary diagnosis remains a major part of determining patient need. It appears that the primary cause of mental health impairment is a combination of factors. Once the primary cause is recognized, treatments can address the primary problems leading to subsequent improvement of mental health status.

The latest research has failed to find many of the same clinical trials that have been conducted in earlier years. However, ongoing clinical research is being conducted in general clinical psychology research trials in patients with mental health impairment (PHI) and evaluating different treatment approaches. Future research should consider [immunological therapy versus nonspecific therapy] to test the immunological mechanisms of symptomatology in patients with MHI.

Pharmacogenetic testing is most often used in combination with psychotherapy or psychotropic treatment. However, pharmacogenetic testing is most often used as a screening strategy. We found only three studies in our sample that reported the results of pharmacogenetic testing in a patient with mental illness who was not already receiving psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy. Because psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are often not considered in clinical practice and in the literature, clinicians would benefit from learning more about both procedures and pharmacogenetic tests.

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