DNA Mind Test

The DNA Mind test is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about their mental health based on their genetics

• Neurodegenerative disorders - mild cognitive decline and late onset Alzheimer’s disease
• Mood disorders - Depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder & post-traumatic stress disorder
• Addictive behavior - Risk for alcohol, nicotine, 
• Cannabis & opioid dependence, psychosis response from cannabis use, eating disorders (binge eating), 
• Adrenaline seeking /risk-taking behaviour

Knowledge of an individual’s genotype will provide diagnostic insight and assist in determining optimal treatment strategies for individuals suffering from, or at risk for, mental health disorders.

Neuropsychiatric disorders account for up to 25% of all disability-adjusted life years (Gatt et al 2015.). Whilst the heritability of these mental disorders is significant, environmental factors also play a key role in their aetiology.

Genetic variations involved in key biological processes that contribute toward the risk of development of mental health disorders may give insight to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

 

Analytes measured:

 

Sample required:  Bloodspot (simple fingerprick test or buccal swab can be requested if required)

Average processing time: 18-21 days

Shipping: Test will be shipped to your address and then will be collected from your address and shipped directly to the laboratory

Privacy policy: The DNA and the original sample material are destroyed after 3 months, so that there are no names or other identifiers on the samples. The samples are analysed only for the SNPs that are included in the tests at DNALife, and no other research or analyses are performed without a separate permission from the patient. We do not give or sell the results to any third parties.