Testing Process
“Achieving response and remission are the ultimate goals of treating patients with depression. These results demonstrate promise for a pharmacogenomics approach to help improve short- and long-term response and remission rates in depressed adults compared to clinicians’ usual approaches to medication selection.”
— John F. Greden, M.D., Founding Director, University of Michigan Depression Center
ADHD Testing
At Desert Foothills Mental Health, we offer ADHD testing for adults and adolescents using QbTest, a clinically validated, objective behavioral test.
Think of QbTest as a brain-activity snapshot: a 15- to 20-minute, FDA-cleared* computer game that measures attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity while a motion sensor tracks even millimetre-small movements. Your performance is instantly compared with a norm group of people your same age and sex who don’t have ADHD, giving your clinician hard data— not guesswork— to guide diagnosis and treatment.
Cleared by the U.S. FDA for ages 6-60 and recommended by England’s NICE (guideline MIB318) for routine ADHD pathways.
What to Expect on Test Day
Get comfy at our clinic desk (or in the comfort of your home), pop on the motion-tracking headband, and follow simple on-screen instructions.
Focus & click when targets appear—it’s that easy. No math, no reading passages.
Instant report—we walk through your personalized “traffic-light” graph before you leave, or via telehealth the same day.
Why Patients (and Providers) Love QbTest
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Fewer appointments before answers; some clinics shaved 5–6 months off the pathway.
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One short session replaces multiple rating-scale visits, saving you repeat trips.
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Results are benchmarked against matched controls, so quieter presentations (often girls/women) don’t slip through the cracks.
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Clinicians report greater certainty when choosing meds or confirming benefit—no more “Is it working?” guess-and-check.
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Repeat QbTests track improvement over time—perfect for fine-tuning dose or documenting results for school/work.
Medication Management Membership
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Psychiatric medication isn’t “set it and forget it.” Dosages shift, side-effects pop up, life throws curveballs. A membership model keeps your provider in your pocket—so tweaks happen in real time, not three months from now.
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We Offer Two Flexible Tiers
Option 1: Core Membership - $225/mo
30-min visit every 8 weeks
Direct-message replies within 48 hours
Refill & prior-auth turnaround within 3 business days
Lab ordering & interpretation - Basic (CBC, CMP, thyroid)
Option 2: Integrative Membership - $349/mo
30-min visit every 4 weeks
Direct-message replies within 24 hours
Refill & prior-auth turnaround within 1 business day
Lab ordering & interpretation - Expanded (CBC, CMP, thyroid, hormones, micronutrients, inflammation)
Supplement guidance (Fullscript) - Personalized protocol with 10 % discount
Quarterly lifestyle coaching check-ins
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• Secure video or in-office follow-ups
• Side-effect & efficacy tracking forms
• Emergency refill bridge (short supply until next visit)
• Collaborative notes you can download for your records
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• Narcotic prescriptions or long-term benzodiazepines
• Weekly therapy (we’ll happily refer)
• Expert-witness or disability paperwork
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Initial Psychiatric Evaluation – Based on your complexity, we’ll determine if you are a good fit for the membership program.
Monthly or Bi-Monthly Rhythm – Video or office visits + unlimited portal messages.
Quarterly Review – Evaluate progress, labs, and adjust the plan for the next season.
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Q: Can I pause if I’m stable?
Yes—after six months of stability you can drop to an as-needed à-la-carte rate.
Q: What if I need therapy too?
We’ll connect you with trusted therapists and share notes (with your consent).
Q: Does this program work with insurance?
Although we are in-network with most insurances, this program is a cash-pay offer. Some clients find that this option is less expensive and it also works with your FSA/HSA.
Why Telehealth?
Telehealth at Desert Foothills—Concierge Care, Wherever You Are
Same expertise, same face-to-face connection—minus the commute and waiting room.
Security & Compliance
End-to-end encrypted platform—never Zoom® links floating in regular email.
Meets all HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
We confirm your physical address at each session so we can dispatch help if an emergency arises.
Who’s Eligible?
Must be physically located in your home state during each session (per state licensing rules).
Stable internet connection and a private space (car-seat counseling is great for toddlers, not psychiatry).
Ages 16 and older
Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing—Personalized Meds, Fewer Guess-and-Check Weeks
Imagine knowing—before you swallow the first pill—whether your body can actually process it well. That’s the promise of pharmacogenomics: matching medications to your DNA so treatment starts closer to the bull’s-eye and side-effects stay off the invite list.
Why It Matters in Psychiatry
Two people can take the same antidepressant; one feels better, the other feels foggy and nauseous.
Genes that govern liver enzymes (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, etc.) decide how fast—or slow—your body breaks down many psych meds.
The FDA now lists more than 150 drugs with genomics flagged in their labels, including common antidepressants and ADHD treatments.
