We support and are proud of our LGBTQ+ patients, colleagues and healthcare providers. While LGBTQ+ healthcare challenges may be unique, we can help by providing resources, encouraging conversations around stigma and educating communities around mental health treatment tools.
People who identify as LGBTQ+ often experience a double stigma in which they feel they are not accepted.
Potential Impacts of Double Stigma
Some LGBTQ+ individuals may feel they need to hide their sexual orientation from mental health providers. The effects of double stigma can be harmful, particularly if a member of this community experiences this kind of discrimination when they seek treatment — which we know is critical to mental health.
It’s important for anyone struggling with depression to seek treatment. However, we recognize that depression in the LGBTQ+ community may come with different challenges.
Practitioners trained to look for and address the first signs of mental health issues in LGBTQ+ youth can help mitigate the damaging effects of severe depression.2
Clinicians are essential in addressing mental health issues specific to gender and sexual orientation. The GeneSight test can help your doctor make informed medication treatment decisions by using your DNA.
Learn more about how the GeneSight Psychotropic test can inform your doctor about genes that may impact how you metabolize or respond to medications used to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD and other psychiatric conditions.
If you’re interested to learn more about the GeneSight test, please fill out the form below. The GeneSight test must be ordered by a registered clinician. If you are a patient, caregiver or office staff who would like a clinician to be registered to administer the GeneSight test, please include their name and contact information.
If you are a current registered provider or tested patient, please contact us.
Our Find a Provider tool includes clinicians who are registered to offer the GeneSight test and have indicated they are now accepting new patients. Simply fill out a form to gain access to the Find a Provider tool and it will search for clinicians near you. If you have questions about this tool, contact our Customer Support team by phone (866.757.9204) or email ([email protected]).
We are asking for Date of Birth for data verification purposes.
If you do not have a clinician, we have a directory of healthcare providers who are registered to order the GeneSight test. When you complete this form, we will link you to this directory, so you will have the option to view registered GeneSight providers in your area.
Your clinician who is currently managing your medication and making treatment decisions can order your GeneSight test.
If you are a patient or a caregiver and would like to request a copy of your results, please complete the Patient Report Request form here
Contact Information
By submitting your information in this form, you agree that your personal information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or service providers, and by using our “Take the Next Step” page you agree to the possible transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, including to the United States, which may provide for different data protection rules than in your country. The information you submit will be utilized for the sole purpose it was submitted for and governed by our Privacy Notice.
We are committed to the LGBTQ+ community and their mental health needs. Please visit this page often to see new content for both patients and healthcare providers.
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The Trevor Project is a multimedia support network for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a comprehensive resource for more than 23 million people in the U.S. who live with mood disorders, providing education, tools, peer support and a wealth of inspiring stories.
Mental Health America works locally and nationally to raise awareness about mental health and ensures that those at-risk for mental illnesses and related disorders receive proper, timely and effective treatment. MHA offers unique educational materials created specifically for the LGBTQ audience.
The stories shared on this page are individual patients’ personal experiences with GeneSight. Others may not have the same experience or outcome. Do not make any changes to your current medications or dosing without consulting your healthcare provider. The GeneSight test must be ordered by and used only in consultation with a healthcare provider who can prescribe medications.