Sometimes, finding the right medication takes some trial and error. There is no “one size fits all” in mental health treatment. A complex interplay of factors impacts how fast a patient will metabolize a medication, the side effects that they may experience, and whether a medication will help the patient reach remission.

Pharmacogenetic testing can help improve the selection of medication to treat a variety of mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety. Pharmacogenetic testing can determine how a patient’s genes influence their medication response and can also help determine whether a patient is at increased risk for medication side effects.

The EMPOWER clinicians offer pharmacogenetic testing, which can be easily done in the office.