Knowledge of individual genetic variations associated with changes in key biological areas that affect mental health can be used to determine strategies for prevention of mental health diseases. Weaknesses in these areas, together with environmental factors, increase risk for development of disorders related to mental health.

“DNA Mind analyses 30 genes shown to have significant associations with key mental health disorders.”

DNA Mind reports on associations in the following areas:

• Neurodegenerative disorders – mild cognitive decline and late onset Alzheimer’s disease.
• Mood disorders – depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder & post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Addictive behaviour – risk of alcohol, nicotine, cannabis & opioid dependence, psychosis response from cannabis use and eating disorders (binge eating).

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