PsycGeneticResearch

Research arm of group led by @J9_Austin Using genetics to help ppl w/mental illness & their families + genetic counseling research!

[GenomeBC @GenomeBC]

New research funded by @GenomeBC points to how #pharmacogenomics can offer people living with #depression better treatment options and save BC's healthcare system money.

Find out more about this research led by Dr. @J9_Austin and Dr. @StirlingBryan: https://t.co/Ly9YG0EVtu.

[GenomeBC @GenomeBC]

Real changes are happening in how we treat #MentalHealth. Listen to Dr. @J9_Austin chat with Dr. @kaylee_byers about how we can use our #DNA to find Right Meds for #depression, #anxiety & other conditions on the Nice Genes podcast!: https://t.co/MuSPfccw8K.

#BellLetsTalk

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Check out our new paper, about the relationship between sex of a baby and maternal perinatal mood! @J9_Austin @EMM_GC @catriona_hippma @PrescillaCW @Inglis_Angela @handrighetti

[Indian Residential School Survivors Society @IRSSurvivor]

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. Sept 30 is also the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Please remember to wear orange so we can honour survivors and remember those who didn't make it home.
If you need someone to talk to please call the 24/7 IRSSS crisis line. 1-800-721-0066.

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Check out this study on perinatal mental health services by our colleague @catriona_hippma ! Important work to improve mental health care for birthing people in Canada.

[Dr. Catriona Hippman @catriona_hippma]

For the next month, gain free access to my latest article! I am delighted to share research commissioned by @lifewithababy documenting regions in Canada with greater and lesser supports for perinatal mental health care 1/n @ClaireZlobin @GinaWong11 https://t.co/sMGyzgEJix

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Check out this new video about computer modeling for pharmacogenomic testing for depression!
Great work by a phenomenal team of researchers and patient partners in BC #mentalhealth #genechat

[Alison Hoens @PhysioKTBroker]

Interested in how computer modeling can be used to guide prescription of medications for major depressive disorder? Check out this short video https://t.co/rVsBruMM1b #simulationmodeling #depression #mentalhealth @PeerModels @GenomeBC

[may17 @may17org]

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Share if you stand for freedom and justice!
#IDAHOBIT2021 #IDAHOBIT

[Louisa Edwards @louisa_edwards3]

#Patients with #depression in BC: UBC interview study seeking views of people who have ever had a pharmacogenomic (drug-gene) test for #antidepressant medication. Was it helpful or not?

Share your experiences! https://t.co/iRbnuYgRsY

@TPGG1 @MDA_BC @BCMHSUS @CMHABC

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

@louisa_edwards3 @J9_Austin @CMHABC @MDA_BC @PatientVoicesBC IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you completed the screening survey already, please get in touch with Caitlin Slomp for next steps ([email protected]). No contact details are collected in the screening survey, so please email Caitlin directly!

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you completed the screening survey already, please get in touch with Caitlin Slomp for next steps ([email protected]). No contact details are collected in the screening survey, so please email Caitlin directly!

[Louisa Edwards @louisa_edwards3]

Ever had a pharmacogenomics (drug-gene) test for #depression medication? #Patients with major depression in BC needed for UBC interview study!

Sign up/info: https://t.co/iRbnuYgRsY

@J9_Austin @LisaRidgway8 @CMHABC @BCSUPPORTUnit @MDA_BC

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

@CMHABC

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Should we use genetic testing to guide antidepressant treatment in BC? We want to hear from YOU!

If you live in BC, are over 18 and have used antidepressants at some point in your life, message us or contact [email protected] for more info 🧬

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Hey #bcmentalhealth community:
Have you had pharmacogenetic testing for depression? We'd love to interview you about your thoughts and experience. Message us or contact [email protected]
#Mentalhealth #pharmacogenetics @BCMHSUS @grantsfacilitat @MDA_BC

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

@davecurtis314 To be clear, we’re not offering testing as part of the study - this is part of a large research program looking at many different sources & types of data!
Here, we are interviewing people who’ve experienced depression to make sure we are including their voices in research. 📊

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Have you HAD pharmacogenetic testing?? If you live in BC, we'd love to have your perspective!!

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

We'd love to include some more men's perspectives on this @HeadsUpGuys

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

@J9_Austin @MDA_BC @CAMHResearch

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

A huge congratulations to our incredible leader @J9_Austin !! You are the reason we can all do the work we do <3

[Dr. Catriona Hippman @catriona_hippma]

#WHRISym21 Congratulations to my wonderful mentor and friend, @J9_Austin, on the recognition of her fabulousness with the 2021 Mentorship Award in Women's Health <3 👏 @kennedyborle @colleencaleshu @TashaWainstein @TPGG1 @PsychGenetCouns @WomensResearch

[Victoria Maxwell @Victoria_BPP]

#Mentalhealth & #mentalillness. Do u know the difference? We all have mental health (like physical health). Mental health is on a continuum from good, poor to ill. At the ill phase it interferes w daily functioning & is diagnosed as a mental illness. But recovery is possible!

[PsycGeneticResearch @TPGG1]

Do you live in BC and have a history of depression?

We would like to hear what you think about a new potential test that may help figure out the best medication for someone (called pharmacogenetic testing), in a ~1h interview. For more info contact [email protected]