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GENESIGHT PRESENTS
Brighter Days
Challenges between May 1st and July 31st
FAQs
Help with Mental Health
FAQs
Help with Mental Health
What is the Brighter Challenge?
The Brighter Days Challenge is a 30-day challenge designed to inspire you to take simple daily steps to improve your mental health and well-being. The challenge is brought to you by GeneSight. Together we are committed to creating a world where everyone can get the mental health care they need to thrive.
Research shows that even the tiniest positive actions, like expressing gratitude or going for a walk make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with their mental health. We hope that this challenge will offer a little support and sunshine for those who need it most, as well as for anyone who supports the cause.
How do I see the day’s challenge?
Check your inbox! Once you sign up, a challenge will be sent to you via email every other day for a full month.
I can’t find my email with the day’s challenge — what do I do?
First, take a deep breath. We’ve got you. 🙂 Please check your Spam, Junk and/or Promotions folder and see if you find it there. If not, please email us at brighterdays@genesight.com and we will resend the challenge to you.
I accidentally deleted the email with the day’s challenge — can I get the email again?
Yes! Please email us at brighterdays@genesight.com and we will resend the challenge to you.
Do I have to do the challenge on the same day it’s emailed to me?
Nope, that’s not mandatory. Once you sign up for the Brighter Days Challenge, we’ll send you a new challenge every other day for a full month, but feel free to go at your own pace. Please do remember to tick the Mission Accomplished box when you complete each action so that you’re eligible for a Brighter Days Ahead Completion Certificate once you finish them all.
How long do I have to complete all the challenges?
You’ll have between May 1st and July 31st, 2024 to complete the challenges. Anyone who completes 75% of the challenges by July 31st will receive a Completion Certificate.
How many challenges do I have to finish to get a Completion Certificate
To earn your Brighter Days Ahead Completion Certificate, you must finish 75% of the Brighter Days challenges (That’s 12 out of the 16 challenges). This total doesn’t include the Bonus Buddy Challenges.
What happens when I finish all challenges?
We hope you’ll feel more joyful and energized, and have creative tools to help lift your spirits whenever you feel the need. AND, if you complete at least 75% of the challenges, you’ll receive a shiny new Brighter Days Ahead Completion Certificate too. Just remember to tick the Mission Accomplished box when you complete each challenge to qualify.
What are the Bonus Buddy Challenges?
The Bonus Buddy Challenges are four fun extra challenges that we designed for you to complete with a pal. In fact, we. encourage the two of you to do all the Brighter Days challenges together if you can. Motivation loves company!
I no longer want to receive the Brighter Days Challenge emails – how do I stop getting them?
Open one of the Brighter Days emails you’ve previously received, scroll down to the button and click on the “Unsubscribe” link. This will take you to a web page with your email address and an “Unsubscribe” button. Click on the button and you’ll stop receiving all Brighter Days emails.
I want to change the email address where I receive the challenges – how do I do that?
Please send us an email at brighterdays@genesight.com and let us know.
How can I share my posts about Brighter Days with a bigger audience?
Use the hashtag #BrighterDaysChallenge and tag @GeneSight to be featured on our social channels!
Mental health is one of our greatest assets. It helps enhance our self esteem, focus on priorities, overcome obstacles, improve relationships—and get well and stay well. And yet, more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental illness. Fortunately, help is available almost everywhere. Below are some resources to help you along your mental health journey.
What are the signs of depression?
There are many, but common signs of depression are lack of motivation, interest, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. If you’re interested in taking a free confidential depression test from Mental Health America, please visit https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/. This link also offers confidential testing for other mental health related conditions.
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Common anxiety symptoms are feeling nervous/restless, increased worry, and trouble concentrating on anything but the current worry. If you want to take a free confidential anxiety test from Mental Health America, please visit https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/. This link also offers confidential testing for other mental health related conditions.
I’m having a mental health crisis right now. What should I do?
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and may be feeling suicidal, please call 988 to speak with someone immediately.
How can I get involved in advocating for positive mental health policy?
Sign up here to stay informed: https://mhanational.org/issues/action-alerts.
My mental health meds aren’t working. Now what?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition that requires medication, it can be challenging to find the right one. The trial and error process is both frustrating and all-too-common: fewer than 40% of patients with depression achieved remission using their first prescribed medication. Start by finding a treatment team that you trust, and consider genetic testing.
Why should I consider pharmacogenomic testing?
Medications work differently for different people, and your genes may affect how your body metabolizes or responds to certain medications. Taking a pharmacogenomic test (aka genetic test) like GeneSight may reveal which medications to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions may require dose adjustments, be less likely to work, or have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup. It’s information that may shorten your road back to wellness and help get you feeling like yourself again. Learn more at genesight.com.