(NAPSI)\u2014The holidays have ended, and a new year has begun\u2014a time when many embrace a fresh start by setting New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n
This year, why not consider solutions rather than resolutions? The distinction is small but important\u2014acting versus thinking. Mental health professionals think it\u2019s a better way forward into 2025.<\/p>\n
Expert Advice<\/p>\n
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Johnson believes that the resolution mindset is an obstacle to action. \u201cWhen we get stuck in our new year\u2019s resolutions, part of it is just that we\u2019ve gotten stuck in the process, stuck in the details, stuck in the weeds if you will,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cIt\u2019s struggling with \u2018coulda, woulda, shoulda\u2019 thinking patterns and reasons why maybe we haven\u2019t been able to follow through and stick to those resolutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson recommends a new approach for her patients\u2014and for us: simpler, concrete solutions with measurable results.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of setting a big resolution to try to lose 25 pounds, maybe setting a simple solution to reduce drinking soda to one can a day,\u201d she offers. \u201cFor some, that\u2019s quite a goal and quite a change, but it\u2019s simple and it\u2019s achievable and it\u2019s measurable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Solutions can also mean an increased focus on your mental health. For those suffering from mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder, setting and attaining goals can seem even more overwhelming. One important step for 2025 could be to find a mental health professional. Or, if you\u2019re already taking medication for depression, anxiety or ADHD and still struggling, it may be helpful to talk to your clinician about the GeneSight test.<\/p>\n
The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides clinicians with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work, or may have an increased risk of side effects based on a patient\u2019s genetic makeup. Along with a complete assessment of clinical and patient specific factors, Johnson uses the GeneSight test to help inform her medication treatment decision making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe GeneSight test is imperative to me as a clinician,\u201d says Johnson, \u201cbut also a game changer to my patients. When I\u2019m working with a patient, often multiple medications have failed them, and they are sick of feeling like a guinea pig.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson concludes, \u201cThe GeneSight test offers me a little bit more of a roadway to making a medication choice. And when you are anxious or depressed, lost, any light bulb, any hope, is such a blessing in that moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prioritize your well-being\u2014Physical and Mental<\/p>\n
As we step into a new year, prioritize your well-being\u2014both physical and mental. Explore solutions that help you thrive and achieve your goals, moving beyond the usual resolutions for lasting success.<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/p>\n
Visit GeneSight.com to learn more about how the GeneSight test can help inform your mental health medication treatment plans.<\/p>\n
Source: Published without changes from MyNewsToUse.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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