Jaanch Healthy Mind Package

The Jaanch Healthy Mind Package is a health check-up designed to evaluate underlying medical conditions that may influence mental well-being and cognitive function. Mental health is shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, chronic stress, and certain medical conditions can contribute to symptoms such as persistent fatigue, low mood, poor concentration, memory problems, irritability, sleep disturbances, and difficulty coping with stress. Identifying these potentially reversible factors can support timely medical evaluation and appropriate management.

This package comprises 33 tests that assess cortisol levels, thyroid function, nutritional status, iron status, and overall blood health. It includes a morning serum cortisol test to evaluate the body’s stress response, thyroid function tests to identify thyroid disorders that may affect mood and cognition, vitamin B12 and vitamin D tests to detect nutritional deficiencies associated with neurological and psychological symptoms, a serum iron test to assess iron status, magnesium and zinc test to evaluate essential mineral levels, and a complete blood count to assess overall blood health. Together, these tests help identify underlying medical conditions that may contribute to mental health symptoms.

The package requires a blood sample, which will be collected from your home by a trained phlebotomist. Fasting is not required for this package. However, the cortisol test is ideally performed in the morning (between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.), when cortisol levels are naturally at their highest. Therefore, it is recommended to schedule your sample collection during this time. Your doctor will interpret the results alongside your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and other clinical findings, as laboratory tests alone cannot diagnose mental health conditions.

• Individuals experiencing persistent fatigue, low mood, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, or “brain fog” without an obvious cause.
• Individuals with ongoing stress, poor sleep, or difficulty coping with daily activities, especially when symptoms persist despite adequate rest or lifestyle changes.
• Individuals with symptoms suggestive of hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies, such as unexplained tiredness, weakness, hair loss, or reduced energy levels.
• Individuals with a personal or family history of thyroid disorders or symptoms suggestive of thyroid dysfunction, such as unexplained weight changes, mood changes, or sensitivity to heat or cold.
• Individuals advised by their doctor to evaluate medical conditions that may contribute to psychological or cognitive symptoms, or to investigate reversible causes before or alongside mental health treatment.

• Nutritional deficiencies - Helps identify deficiencies of vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc and iron, which may contribute to fatigue, low mood, poor concentration, memory problems, and reduced energy levels.
• Thyroid disorders - Supports the detection of thyroid dysfunction, which may affect mood, energy levels, memory, and overall mental well-being.
• Abnormal cortisol levels - Helps identify abnormal cortisol levels, which may indicate disorders affecting the body’s stress response and require further medical evaluation.
• Blood abnormalities - Helps detect conditions such as anaemia and other blood cell abnormalities that may contribute to fatigue, weakness, or reduced mental performance.
• Underlying medical conditions - Helps identify medical conditions that may contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, low mood, irritability, sleep disturbances, or difficulty concentrating.
• Need for further evaluation - Abnormal results may indicate the need for additional investigations or specialist consultation to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.

Important: This package does not diagnose mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or stress-related disorders. Instead, it helps identify underlying medical conditions that may contribute to psychological or cognitive symptoms. The results should always be interpreted by a doctor in conjunction with your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and, if required, additional investigations.

What to expect before the sample collection:

• Fasting is not required for this package unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Schedule your sample collection between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., as the cortisol test is ideally performed during this time when cortisol levels are naturally at their highest.
• Inform your doctor about any medications, supplements, or recent illnesses, as some medicines (especially corticosteroids) and medical conditions may affect certain test results.
• Stay adequately hydrated before the blood sample is collected, but avoid excessive water intake immediately before the test.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and smoking for 24 hours before the test, as these may temporarily influence cortisol levels.
• Try to get a normal night’s sleep before the test, as inadequate sleep or staying awake through the night may affect cortisol levels.

What to expect during the sample collection:

• A trained phlebotomist will visit your location at the scheduled time.
• You will be asked to sit comfortably while a tourniquet (elastic band) is placed around your upper arm to make a suitable vein easier to locate.
• You may be asked to make a fist while the puncture site is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
• A sterile needle will be inserted into a vein, usually in the arm, to collect the required blood sample. You may feel a brief pinprick or mild discomfort.
• Once the sample has been collected, the needle will be removed, and gentle pressure will be applied before the site is covered with a small bandage.

What to expect after the sample collection:

• You can resume your normal diet, medications, and daily activities unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Mild soreness or bruising at the puncture site may occur but usually resolves within a few days.
• Your doctor will interpret the results together with your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and other clinical findings. Since multiple factors can influence mental well-being, these test results should not be used to diagnose a mental health condition on their own. Additional evaluation may be recommended, if required.

Note: If you notice anything unusual at the puncture site, such as persistent bleeding, a rash, or pain, consult your healthcare provider

The Jaanch Healthy Mind Package includes 8 test panels that contain 33 individual test parameters:

Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories and across age groups; your final report carries the exact ranges used by the testing lab. The values below are widely used adult reference ranges, provided for general understanding.

Complete Blood Count (CBC): 24 Parameters

A complete blood count evaluates your overall blood health. It helps detect conditions such as anaemia, infections, and other blood abnormalities that may contribute to fatigue, weakness, poor concentration, or reduced energy levels.

Thyroid Profile: 3 parameters

The thyroid profile evaluates thyroid function. Thyroid disorders can affect mood, energy levels, concentration, memory, sleep, and overall mental well-being.

Cortisol Serum: 1 Parameter 

Measures blood cortisol levels, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate the body’s response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and the sleep-wake cycle. Abnormal cortisol levels may indicate disorders affecting adrenal function or cortisol production and require further medical evaluation.

Nutritional Health Assessment: 5 Parameters

These tests evaluate essential vitamins, minerals, and iron status that support brain function, nerve health, energy production, and overall well-being. 

Important Note: Normal ranges vary between laboratories and assay methods. Please consult your doctor for interpretation of your test results.