Episode Description:

Join Laurel Myers Hurst, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, as she continues the Health Literacy series on the Brain Health Hook-Up podcast. In this episode, learn what constitutes a "failed medication trial" in mental health treatment. Discover how pharmacogenomic testing can help personalize medication choices, potentially reducing the number of failed trials. Gain valuable insights into informed consent, treatment planning, and the importance of advocating for your mental health.

Show Highlights:

• Failed Medication Trials: Understand the criteria for determining if a medication trial has failed, including intolerable side effects, non-transient side effects, and lack of effectiveness.
• Informed Consent: Learn the importance of understanding medication risks, benefits, and alternatives before starting treatment.
• Pharmacogenomic Testing: Explore how genetic testing can personalize medication choices and potentially increase treatment success rates.
• Number Needed to Treat (NNT): Understand the NNT concept and how it relates to your chances of benefiting from a medication.
• Patient Empowerment: Discover strategies for effective communication with your healthcare provider and advocating for your mental health needs.

Call to Action:

• Listen and Learn: Tune in to the Brain Health Hook-Up podcast for valuable health literacy insights and practical tips for navigating your mental health journey.
• Share this Episode: Help others understand medication trials and advocate for their mental health by sharing this informative episode.
• Connect with Laurel: Have questions about mental health or pharmacogenomic testing? Reach out to Laurel on social media or via her website.

Check out the first episode of the Health Literacy Series by heading to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206959/15695355

DISCLAIMER: Brain Health Hook-up Podcast, GROOVE THERAPY™, GROOVE SESSIONS®, and WellTuned Wellness LLC may benefit health, but are not substitutes for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

Music for this Podcast is provided by: Kevin "Aries" Lee and Troy "Big Baby" Capers

You can subscribe to podcast.welltunedwellness.com for weekly updates, breaking research, and the opportunity to work with Laurel to unlock the path to flourishing!

DISCLAIMER: Brain Health Hook-up Podcast, GROOVE THERAPY™, GROOVE SESSIONS®, and WellTuned Wellness LLC may benefit health, but are not substitutes for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

Music for this Podcast is provided by: Kevin "Aries" Lee and Troy "Big Baby" Capers

You can subscribe to podcast.welltunedwellness.com for weekly updates, breaking research, and the opportunity to work with Laurel to unlock the path to flourishing!