Core Insights - A significant majority of Americans diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety believe mental health medications are effective, yet concerns about side effects prevent over half from taking them [1][2] - Genetic testing for mental health medications is viewed positively, with 54% of patients believing it could alleviate concerns regarding side effects [2][3] Company Overview - Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, offering the GeneSight test which analyzes how a patient's genes may influence their response to mental health medications [1][11] - The GeneSight test is recognized as a category-leading pharmacogenomic test for over 60 medications commonly prescribed for psychiatric conditions [11][12] Survey Findings - The GeneSight Mental Health Monitor survey indicates that 62% of patients whose providers did not use PGx testing wished they had been informed about it [3] - The survey also revealed that 67% of Americans believe it is socially acceptable to take medications for mental health, and 66% have a positive view of others taking such medications [8][9] Patient Experience - The case of a patient, Lisa Roberts, illustrates the practical benefits of the GeneSight test in prescribing effective medication without the lengthy trial-and-error process [5][6] - The survey results show that respondents rated the effectiveness of mental health medications similarly to medications for other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol [6]