Mental Health

The treatment could hold significant potential for major depressive disorder

With Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy, opportunities for treatment are expanding.

These findings demonstrate an association that is independent of the disease’s genetic predisposition.

These results build off prior studies which demonstrated effectiveness of Bergen 4-day treatment (B4DT) in patients with panic disorders.

A recent study reveals a significant number of patients with psychiatric histories experience emergency visits after starting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, raising safety concerns.

New research highlights the need for evidence-based buspirone use in psychiatric settings, revealing high off-label prescriptions and suboptimal dosing practices.

Pharmacists can perform MTM consultations and provide clinical recommendations to the health care team.

Because mothers are already at risk of depression postpartum, health care professionals must properly counsel mothers on hormonal contraceptives.

This movement has aimed to address the mental health care epidemic in the United States.

Reducing stigma, improving mental health benefits, and addressing workload concerns all need to happen simultaneously.

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that significantly affects patients through its symptoms, associated health conditions, and treatment challenges, with long-acting injectable antipsychotics offering potential benefits in improving adherence and reducing relapses.

Expert shares insights on leadership resilience, emphasizing self-awareness, team development, and maintaining personal worth beyond professional achievements.

Expert explores the critical importance of emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and strategic leadership in pharmacy.

About 59.2% of patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) who completed the 48-week trial achieved remission.

Expert offers insights into managing stress and preventing burnout in pharmacy leadership

Long-acting injectables offer a promising approach to schizophrenia treatment, but their effective use requires careful management and patient education.

Michael McGuire, PharmD, highlights the importance of early intervention in hospital settings, leveraging manufacturer programs, and navigating complex dosing regimens.

The move is expected to expand clozapine access for patients with schizophrenia.

LAIs offer a variety of benefits, from improved medication adherence and relapse prevention to enhanced quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia.

Research has demonstrated a reduction in hospitalization risk associated with the use of LAIs, but some barriers can prevent the wider adoption of this approach.

The authors suggest future research should consider inflammation and the gut as potential therapeutic targets improve depression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Pharmacists can provide resources, monitor medications, and extend compassionate support to patients experiencing mental health challenge.

Vietnam war trauma continues to affect veterans’ health 50 years later.

In the phase 3 CONNEX clinical trial program, iclepertin did not meet its primary and secondary end points.