Mental Health

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.

Use of these drugs as medications, though, promising, may be restricted for various reasons to a select few.

Experts discuss tools and trainings that health care institutions have established during the pandemic to support hematology-oncology pharmacists who are struggling with wellness and mental health challenges.

Although treating mental health symptoms is essential, finding the time and energy for more appointments can be challenging for patients with cancer.

Ashwagandha KSM-66 (Anxiety & Stress Relief) from Nature’s Bounty is indicated to help manage occasional stress and anxiety.

Clorazepate dipotassium tablets are for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms.

Venlafaxine Extended-Release (Effexor XR) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of health care workers, including pharmacists and pharmacy staff, has been well documented.

Appropriate screening tools can help identify individuals at increased risk for or with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Jim Gilligan, PhD, discusses a phase 2 study investigating psilocybin-assisted therapy for binge eating disorder.

Connection with others and staying on top of your mental well-being are just as important as physical health.

Citalopram (Celexa) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

Cymbalta is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for major depressive disorder and anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to the muscles and bones.

Bruce Feinberg, DO, vice president and chief medical officer at Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, discussed how a cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact patients’ mental health.

The medications are linked with reduced negative emotional bias, according to new research published in Biological Psychiatry.

It is important that mental health professionals and providers look to newer approaches and methods to supplement the current standard of care.

Symbyax combines olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, and fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, indicated for acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults.

Here are 9 tips for employers to address employees’ feeling of detachment, exhaustion, and reduced accomplishment.

More than half of women diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression said they waited at least 1 year before seeking treatment, or never sought treatment at all.

The analysis, results of which are published in The Lancer Psychiatry, also identifies genetic markers that seem to influence how quickly the body eliminates the medication from its system.

Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, discuss the impact of therapeutic environment on the pharmaceutical effects of psychedelics.

We spoke with Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, about the use of virtual reality in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Specialty pharmacy is deeply engaged in providing treatment for conditions that are at high risk for mental health challenges.

When employees hint or openly share that they are feeling overextended, managers should acknowledge their concerns and work toward creative solutions.

Organizations should focus on improving employee well-being and reducing workplace stressors.

Larger increases were typically seen in states with fewer deaths related to COVID-19, lower unemployment among women, analysis finds.

Serotonin syndrome generally occurs within 6 hours of a change in dose or addition of medication.

Sara Wettergreen, assistant professor in the department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Family Medicine at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses burnout and mental health concerns among pharmacy technicians.

Cara McNulty, president of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-Being at CVS Health, discusses a recently published survey from CVS Health Study on rising concerns of mental health in Americans.

Owning your time and scheduling self check-ins can help students avoid burnout.