You may have heard the term MTHFR mutation  tossed around in discussions about anxiety, depression, or medication response—and wondered what it actually means. Maybe you’ve never heard of it at all. Or maybe you’ve heard people jokingly call it the “motherf**ker gene,” which definitely gets attention—but doesn’t offer much clarity. At Open Mind Wellness , we believe in informed, whole-person care. That includes helping patients understand how genetics may  play a role in ment

When people think about mental health treatment, they often focus on therapy and medication—and both are incredibly important. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: lab work . At Open Mind Wellness , we take a whole-person approach to mental health care. That means understanding not just how you’re feeling emotionally, but what’s happening in your body, too. The Mind–Body Connection Is Real Your brain doesn’t operate in isolation. Hormones, vitam

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