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Mental Health and Personality | DNA Test
Illustration of a puzzle-piece head with gear on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Mental Health and Personality genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Mental Health and Personality genetic test: Affective and psychotic conditions, Anxiety and traumatic stress, Obsessive-compulsive spectrum, Personality disorders, Emotional reactivity, Predisposition to self-harm, Selected Big Five traits, Creativity and social functioning, Positive psychological well-being, Risk-taking predisposition, Neurotransmitter signaling — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 38 complex traits, 1 individual genetic variant — the Mental Health and Personality genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.
Illustration of a puzzle-piece head with gear on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Mental Health and Personality genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Mental Health and Personality genetic test: Affective and psychotic conditions, Anxiety and traumatic stress, Obsessive-compulsive spectrum, Personality disorders, Emotional reactivity, Predisposition to self-harm, Selected Big Five traits, Creativity and social functioning, Positive psychological well-being, Risk-taking predisposition, Neurotransmitter signaling — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 38 complex traits, 1 individual genetic variant — the Mental Health and Personality genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.

Mental Health and Personality | DNA Test

12 500 UAH
9 999 UAH

IMPORTANT!

THE PRICE OF THE TEST INCLUDES A DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT.

About the test

The Apixmed Prism Mental Health and Personality genetic test covers 39 markers across eleven areas of mental health, personality and well-being, including 38 complex markers and 1 individual genetic variant in one gene.

What you get from the report

  • A DNA kit for collecting your saliva sample yourself is already included in the price of the test.

  • Genotyping of the sample in an accredited laboratory.

  • A report explaining 39 markers and genetic variants in plain language, with an interpretation of the results:

    • 38 polygenic (complex) traits with an explanation of your individual result and what it means;

    • a genetic variant with an explanation of its possible biological significance.

  • Context for every marker: genetics is not considered in isolation from lifestyle, age, environment and other factors.

  • Personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, lifestyle and preventive approaches.

  • The option of a consultation with an Apixmed Prism specialist based on your report results.

  • Pointers to potentially relevant laboratory or clinical parameters that you can discuss with your doctor.

  • Data protection in line with ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA standards.

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14 days for refund
Certified laboratory in the EU

Description

The Mental Health and Personality genetic test covers eleven areas, within which it analyzes 38 complex markers and 1 individual genetic variant in one gene. The strongest evidence base here belongs to the combined predisposition score for affective and psychotic conditions; alongside it there is a separate area for positive psychological well-being, as well as creativity, loneliness and social interaction. The test assesses how your genetic profile is associated with a relatively higher or lower predisposition for each marker compared with a reference population. It does not measure any marker directly and is not a psychological or psychiatric assessment — instead it examines the stable genetic context that complements consultation with a therapist or psychiatrist rather than replacing it.

How the sample is collected

DNA sample collection is done using saliva. You receive the kit by post and collect your own DNA sample into a special tube — it takes just a few minutes and requires no preparation. The sample is then sent for analysis to an accredited laboratory, and you receive your result in digital format.

What the genetic test covers

Complex markers (PRS method)

38 markers across eleven areas. Assessed using polygenic risk scores: tens and hundreds of variants together shape the contribution to a predisposition, and no single one of them determines the picture on its own.

  • Affective and psychotic conditions: depression, bipolar disorder, mania, mood instability, schizophrenia, psychosis

  • Anxiety and traumatic stress: anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, worry proneness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Obsessive-compulsive spectrum: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding symptoms

  • Personality disorders: antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, personality disorder

  • Emotional reactivity: anger, irritability, nervousness

  • Predisposition to self-harm: self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, social interaction

  • Selected Big Five traits: conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism

  • Creativity and social functioning: creativity, loneliness, social interaction

  • Positive psychological well-being: subjective well-being, life satisfaction, positive affect, optimism

  • Risk-taking predisposition: boldness in decision-making, self-reported risky decisions, adventurousness

  • Neurotransmitter signaling: dopamine, serotonin

Individual genetic variants with mechanistic links

1 genetic variant in one gene. A mechanistic link to the trait is described for it, so it is interpreted individually and is not included in the complex markers. Mental health conditions and personality traits are the clearest example of polygenicity: no single gene here has a decisive influence, and the predisposition is shaped by thousands of variants, each contributing a small amount. That is why complex markers form the basis of this report, and the only marker described individually is BDNF, whose effect on neuroplasticity is the most thoroughly studied.

  • BDNF: brain-derived neurotrophic factor, associated with neuroplasticity, emotional regulation and stress resilience

Who the Apixmed Prism Mental Health and Personality DNA Test is for

  • Interest in self-knowledge: genetic context on personality traits and emotional reactivity.

  • Managing stress: additional context for a conversation with a therapist about resilience strategies.

  • Family history of affective disorders: specific topics to discuss with a psychiatrist.

  • When choosing supplements: a reason to discuss whether they are appropriate with your doctor, not grounds to change anything on your own.

The Mental Health and Personality test is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a doctor.

The results assess probability rather than establishing a predetermined outcome. They are not a diagnosis, psychological testing or an assessment of mental state, do not confirm a disorder and do not determine treatment. The test does not replace consultation with a therapist or psychiatrist. Clinical decisions are made by a specialist, taking into account your history, symptoms, diet, age, medication and clinical assessment. If you or someone close to you is having thoughts of self-harm, seek help: the national suicide prevention line Lifeline Ukraine, number 7333, free and available around the clock, or the nearest emergency medical facility. The genetic report is not a tool for assessing your current state and is not intended for that purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is a genetic mental health test a psychological or psychiatric assessment?
No. Psychological testing and psychiatric assessment describe a person's current state here and now, based on a clinical interview, questionnaires and observation; specific markers, such as dopamine or serotonin levels, are assessed by laboratory testing, not genotyping. A genetic test does not do this: it describes statistical associations between DNA variants and markers established in population studies. A clinical assessment of mental state shows the state of your body right now; a DNA test shows individual features of how it functions and its predispositions, which can help you understand that state better if you read the results of both together rather than each on its own.
How is the sample collected?
You receive the DNA kit by post and collect saliva into a special tube yourself — the procedure takes a few minutes and requires no special preparation or clinic visit. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for genotyping, and you receive the result in digital format.
Does an elevated genetic predisposition to depression mean I will definitely develop it?
No. The result describes relative genetic predisposition, not a prognosis for a specific person. The development of affective conditions depends on many factors: life circumstances, stress, support and access to help. Genetics is only one component here.
How do complex markers differ from individual polymorphisms?
These are two different levels of the report. Complex markers are calculated polygenically: tens and hundreds of variants contribute to a predisposition at once, and the assessment takes the contribution of each into account. Individual polymorphisms with mechanistic links are presented by name, with their own interpretation, and are not included in the complex markers. In this test, polygenic scores make up almost the entire report, because no single gene here has a decisive influence.
How reliable is a genetic mental health test?

The reliability of a genetic mental health test has two components. The first is the technical accuracy of genotyping, ensured by the laboratory's accreditation within its official scope. The second is the strength of evidence behind the interpretation, and this is not the same for every marker: some associations have been confirmed in large studies, while others so far rest on preliminary data and may require confirmation. The report states the level of evidence for each marker separately.

Can a genetic mental health test diagnose a mental health condition?
No, the test does not establish or rule out any psychiatric diagnosis. If you have symptoms, see a therapist or psychiatrist: only a specialist can carry out diagnosis and treatment.
What should I do after receiving the report?
Discuss significant results with a therapist, psychiatrist or genetic counselor. Do not draw conclusions about your own mental state or change treatment based on the genetic report alone.
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