Mental Health

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.

The companies expect to complete the submission to the FDA for MDD in the first half of 2022 and an associated filing for postpartum depression in 2023.

Risperidone (Risperdal Consta) is an atypical antipsychotic that can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability caused by autism.

Aripiprazole Lauroxil (Aristada) is a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

Intra Cellular Therapies’ Lumateperone is available in the 10.5- and 21-mg strengths and can also be used to treat depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder.

Communication and therapeutic skills can help pharmacists screen and educate patients about this sensitive subject.

Depression can make people who have recovered from COVID-19 feel less enthusiastic in their daily lifestyle.

FDA-approved Disulfiram can safely reduce anxiety levels in rodents, analysis from the Tokyo University of Sciences and other Japan institutes finds.

Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, discussed potential adverse effects and drug-drug interactions that pharmacists should be aware of with psychedelic medicines.

When states legalize marijuana, the volume of prescriptions within the drug classes that align with the medical indications for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis, and seizures significantly decline.

Haloperidol (Haldol) is indicated for use in the treatment of schizophrenia and to control the symptoms of Tourette's disorder, as well as severe behavioral problems or hyperactivity in children.

Invega Hafyera is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

Analysis indicates that factors associated with psychological flourishing include being married and physically active, as well as free from chronic pain and anxiety and depression.

Technology clears the way to offer clinical-focused tasks, ultimately improving job satisfaction and minimizing burnout.

BioXcel plans to launch Igalmi sublingual film in the United States in the second quarter of 2022.

Lumateperone (Caplyta) is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression.

Evidence indicates that low-dose tramadol is a generally safe, effective, and fast-acting antidepressant for a substantial number of individuals suffering from depression.