Innovative Tool Aids in Supporting Emotional Well-Being by Revealing Genetic Predispositions
Genomind®, the leader in comprehensive genetics and digital mental health services, has partnered with non-profit organization Stop Soldier Suicide to provide its Mental Health Map available to military personnel. Starting on Veteran’s Day, November 11, the company will donate one Mental Health Map to Stop Soldier Suicide for every one purchase.
With recent studies indicating that up to 30% of Iran and Afghanistan veterans screen positive for PTSD, the Genomind Pharmacogenetics is a simple tool that can make a big impact when it comes to veterans getting the proper mental health treatment. The test requires just a small cheek swab to analyze 38 genetic variants and influences on 29 mental health traits. The result uncovers a multitude of possible predispositions specific to a person’s inner profile based on the seven genetic mental health capabilities: stress and anxiety, mood, focus and memory, sleep, eating behavior, social behavior as well as habits and substance use.
“With the ongoing evolutions in science, we now have an opportunity to assess the biological symptoms when it comes to underlying mental health,” said XXX. “By simply knowing and understanding how an individual may or may not respond to certain environments or triggers allows them to increase their self-awareness and take the right steps towards proper self-care.”
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Americans by creating feelings of isolation and loneliness, mental health awareness remains more important than ever especially for those who may be more vulnerable including veterans. Genetic testing like that of the Genomind Mental Health Map may help guide treatment decisions and eliminate the painful process of trial and error during such a critical time.
“The compounded stress and worry of the pandemic means anxiety and depression are at an all-time high so we need to do all we can to protect our loved ones,” said XXX. “Through our partnership with Genomind, we can save our veterans from years of being locked in the healthcare system by giving them an invaluable opportunity to have this knowledge.”
In addition its week-long “You Buy One, We Give One” donation to Stop Soldier Suicide, Genomind will also offer the Mental Health Map on its website at a 25% discount to all interested. To learn more or request a test, visit www.genomind.com.
About Genomind
Genomind is a leading precision mental health company singularly focused on filling the innovation gap in mental health care through novel, genetics-based tools. Supported by a world-class genetics lab, a unique heritage of clinical mental health expertise, clinical collaboration and consultation, state-of-the- art digital tools and telemental health enabling services, Genomind is empowering a new standard of care. Its flagship product, Genomind Professional PGx Express, is the most comprehensive pharmacogenetic testing service helping medical professionals personalize patients’ mental health treatment. The Company also recently launched Genomind Mental Health Map – a breakthrough direct- to-consumer test that enables a new and better understanding of the biological basis of mental wellness, coupled with personalized actionable guidance to help people improve health and wellness. Learn more at www.genomind.com.
About Stop Soldier Suicide
Stop Soldier Suicide is the first national, veteran-founded-and-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on military suicide prevention. Stop Soldier Suicide works one-on-one with troops, veterans and military families to help navigate the maze of services, programs and assistance available. Resources include mental health, PTSD and/or TBI referrals, emergency financial aid, housing assistance, alternative therapies (HBOT, art therapy, equine therapy, etc.), education / GI Bill, retreats, and much more. Stop Soldier Suicide serves all service members, veterans, and military family members from every branch and every generation, regardless of discharge status. For more information, call 844-889-5610 or visit www.stopsoldiersuicide.org.
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