Mental Health Testing
Understanding the Body-Brain Connection
Mental health is deeply connected to your body’s hormones, neurotransmitters, and adrenal function. Imbalances in these areas can contribute to symptoms like anxiety, depression, fatigue, mood swings, and brain fog. Identifying underlying biochemical factors can provide valuable insights into your mental well-being and help guide effective, personalised solutions.
At GutResonance, we offer mental health-related tests to assess key markers affecting brain function and emotional health. Our tests, including the Depression Profile, Neurotransmitter Test, and Adrenal Function Test, help uncover imbalances that may be impacting your mood, stress response, and cognitive health.
Explore our testing options below and take a proactive approach to understanding and supporting your mental well-being.
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Depression tests are essential diagnostic tools designed to assess biological and physiological factors that may contribute to depression. These tests typically measure key markers such as hormone levels, thyroid function, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic health, all of which can influence mood and mental well-being. By identifying imbalances or deficiencies, depression tests provide valuable insights that can help tailor treatment plans, ensuring a more holistic and effective approach to managing mental health.
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Neurotransmitter tests measure key brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline, and GABA, which play a crucial role in mood, stress response, and overall mental health. Imbalances in these neurotransmitters are linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties. By analysing urine samples, these tests provide valuable insights into your brain chemistry, helping to identify imbalances and guide personalised support strategies.
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Adrenal function tests assess cortisol and DHEA levels to evaluate how well your adrenal glands respond to stress. Since these hormones regulate energy, metabolism, and the body’s stress response, imbalances can contribute to fatigue, sleep disturbances, and hormonal issues. By measuring hormone fluctuations throughout the day via saliva samples, these tests offer a comprehensive view of adrenal health, aiding in the detection of adrenal fatigue and other hormonal imbalances.
Depression Profiles – Identify the Physical Roots of Low Mood
Depression is a deeply personal experience, but it’s not always just emotional. For many people, especially those struggling with persistent fatigue, low motivation, or mood swings, the root cause may lie in the body—not just the mind. Hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic issues can all play a significant role in how we feel mentally and emotionally.
Our Depression Profiles are comprehensive blood tests designed to uncover these physical contributors to depression. Available in versions tailored for females and males, each profile analyses a wide range of biomarkers—including reproductive hormones, thyroid markers, vitamin B12, and metabolic indicators—to provide a fuller picture of your health and how it may be impacting your mental well-being.
Whether you're exploring new solutions, seeking clarity beyond standard mental health assessments, or looking to support therapy or lifestyle changes with deeper insight, these tests offer a personalised and proactive way to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Neurotransmitter Testing
Neurotransmitters are essential chemical messengers that regulate mood, behaviour, cognition, and overall mental well-being. Imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline, and norepinephrine can contribute to conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. Neurotransmitter testing provides valuable insights into these chemical levels, helping to identify imbalances that may impact mental health and well-being.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of their neurochemical and metabolic health, the Neurotransmitter Plus and Neurotransmitter XL tests offer expanded panels beyond the core neurotransmitters. These advanced versions include additional markers such as amino acid precursors, cortisol levels, and key metabolic cofactors that influence neurotransmitter production and balance. The XL version may also assess oxidative stress markers, inflammatory indicators, and broader adrenal function—providing a more comprehensive overview of how stress, nutrient status, and cellular function interact with your mental health. These enhanced profiles are ideal for those with more complex or long-standing symptoms who want to take a fully informed, root-cause approach to emotional and cognitive well-being.
Adrenal Test - Understand the Hidden Impact of Stress on Your Mental Health
Long-term stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can disrupt your entire hormonal system. The Adrenal Test is designed to uncover how well your body is coping with stress by measuring levels of cortisol and DHEA, two essential hormones produced by the adrenal glands. These hormones influence everything from energy and sleep to resilience, mood, and focus. When they become imbalanced—due to chronic pressure, trauma, or overexertion—your mental and physical health can start to suffer.
This at-home saliva test tracks your cortisol rhythm across the day, offering a detailed picture of how your adrenal system is functioning. Whether you're feeling constantly wired, chronically exhausted, or emotionally depleted, the Adrenal Test provides essential insights into your stress response—and a valuable starting point for recovery and hormonal balance.
