Mental Health

Although serotonin is widely associated with feelings of happiness, a study suggests it may be associated with the severity of COVID-19.

Scientists may be able to minimize adverse effects while gaining a better understanding of psychedelic medicines' efficacy and durability.

University of California Irvine investigators spotlight links and propose further systematic examination into the molecular underpinnings.

The mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder includes antipsychotics.

Addiction to checking the news can worsen mental and physical illness, and in many cases may require individuals to reduce, or even stop, consuming any news.

Study results show that the risk of gaining 10% or more of body weight from the baseline fell 50% when patients were on the combination.

Data have shown there is a rising need for mental health and substance use disorder services, yet there is a shortage of psychiatrists in the country that is estimated to worsen by 2024.

Pregnant women with epilepsy showed more symptoms of anxiety and depression than healthy pregnant or non-pregnant women, but mental health screening may help.

Industry partnerships will be essential to improving access to ketamine, according to expert Kevin Nicholson.

Routine depression screening in the primary care setting lowered screening disparities and increased recognition of symptoms for groups at risk of undertreatment, including racial and ethnic minority individuals and patients of older age.

A systematic review of literature found that family history of psychiatric disorders is a risk factor associated with postpartum depression, adding to a contradictory body of research.

Auvelity is a combination of dextromethorphan and bupropion indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

Investigators also report that the therapy could mimic the efficacy of olanzapine but cancelled out the medication-induced weight gain, improving symptoms and outcomes.

Narcissistic leaders have a negative impact on the culture of their organization as their conduct and management style induces fear.

Auvelity uses the first new oral mechanism of action for major depressive disorder in more than 60 years.

Pharmacies can play a key role in supporting patients with opioid use disorder and helping diminish stigma for patients treated with methadone, who are told by some they are still addicts despite trying to receive help.

The Preventing Addiction Related Suicide module was found to better improve suicide knowledge, increase help-seeking behaviors, and reduce maladaptive attitudes compared with usual care for patients with substance use disorders.

High school seniors who played contact sports appeared to be the most likely to abuse prescription stimulants during school, and up to 10 years after graduating.

Tardive dyskinesia is often caused by the use of dopamine receptor blocking agents, most commonly antipsychotics, for at least a few months.

Study suggests that health care providers should discuss with patients whether they are using any integrative medicine strategies, which ones, and why.

Genetic variations in the 5-hydroxytryptamine serotonin receptor uniquely impacted the receptor’s response to psychedelic drugs, including LSD and psilocin, possibly explaining why patients have varied success with psychedelic treatment for psychiatric conditions.

As leaders, we should ask ourselves if any of our people might feel imposter syndrome and what can we do to calm their anxiety and boost their confidence.

Abbott will work with the FDA to expedite the review of their deep brain stimulation system to treat the life-threatening disease of treatment-resistant depression.

Transgender children were more susceptible to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their cisgender counterparts.

Many companies overlook the power that workplace culture can have on employee wellness and instead, focus relentlessly on financial metrics.

People who are afraid of shots or feel lightheaded and dizzy while near vaccine injection sites are less likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Two pharmacist-based deprescribing models reduced the use and prescription of anticholinergics, a high-risk drug in older adults, providing evidence for the use of pharmacists is practitioners of deprescribing.

Along with expanding responsibilities, pharmacies must have the infrastructure and pharmacy staff must have sufficient support.

Participants took about 50 times higher than the recommended daily allowance every day for a month, investigators say

A review of decades of research concluded that there is no evidence of an association between serotonin levels and depression, calling the function of antidepressants into question.