Mental Health

The Pharmacy Times® Mental Health resource center provides a home where mental health experts and pharmacists can meet to learn about the latest clinical news from the field. With articles, coverage from conferences and meetings, links to condition-specific resources, and videos and other content, this is a one-stop shop for folks in both professions.

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Management Solutions for Opioid Epidemic Are Similar to Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pharmacy Times^® interviewed Keri Donaldson, medical director and CEO of Prescient Medicine, about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the opioid epidemic in the United States.

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Increased Stress, Depression

News consumption was found to be an especially strong predicative factor for acute stress and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll Shows Loneliness Doubled Among Older Adults During First Months of COVID-19

In June 2020, 56% of people over 50 years of age said they sometimes or often felt isolated from others, more than double the 27% who felt this way in a similar poll in 2018.

Antidepressant Discontinuation: What the Tertiary Databases and Package Insert Tells You

Discontinuation of antidepressants should take place gradually, as abrupt stoppage or marked reduction in the dosage of an antidepressant is frequently associated with adverse effects (AEs), such as withdrawal symptoms.

Study: COVID-19 Increased Pregnancy Stress

A study of Chinese women found COVID-19 heightened stress, fear, and depression during pregnancy.

Researchers Find Pandemic Has Had Little Emotional Impact on Patients with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Research suggests that those with progressive multiple sclerosis may have adjusted more effectively to lockdown conditions.

New Study Finds Anxiety, Depression Associated With Medical Care Avoidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The results of the study found that adults who experienced 4 common symptoms of anxiety and depression have upwards of 2 times greater risk of delaying medical care or not receiving needed non-COVID-19 medical care amidst the pandemic.

Study: Depressed, Anxious Teenagers Linked to 20% Greater Risk of Heart Attacks in Middle Age

The study evaluated whether conditions such as depression in adolescence are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

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Study: None of Most Common Blood Pressure Medications Increased Risk of Depression

This is the first study to systematically investigate whether individual blood pressure medications might influence the risk of developing depression, according to the authors.

Study: COVID-19 Pandemic Causing Mental Health Issues

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Google searches for anxiety have climbed 17%.

Study: Weight Gain During Postmenopausal Period Associated With Weight-promoting Medications

Abdominal weight gain during the postmenopausal period is associated with the use of antidepressants, beta-blockers, and insulin during the menopause transition.

The Pharmacy Times® Mental Health specialty page serves as a hub for all clinical news and articles related to mental health conditions, including: anxiety, eating disorders, and, depression. The coverage includes breaking news coverage of therapies recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, key takeaways from the latest clinical trials, and notifications of updates to clinical guidelines for countless conditions.