Mental Health

Research highlights that 6 doses of sublingual ketamine may be more effective than 3 doses, however both can ameliorate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Study notes that evaluating changes in the proportion of hospitalizations for mental health conditions among adolescents is vital to ensure the prioritization of public health programs that address psychiatric health care needs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The atypical antipsychotic is an extended-release injectable suspension that is administered bi-weekly.

Clonidine works on adrenergic receptors in the brain, which are known for their role in fight-or-flight responses and are believed to be activated in post-traumatic stress disorder.

Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc, explains his experience working in several clinical trials investigating psilocybin-assisted therapy.

Analysis focuses on causal effects while accounting for other environmental and genetic factors, such as a family history and socioeconomic disadvantages.

Joseph Araujo, Chief Scientific Officer at Mindset Pharma, sat down to discuss natural vs. synthetic psychedelics.

Patients with depression were significantly less likely to have adequate 12-month adherence to antiplatelets, β-blockers, and statins than those without depression.

Individuals in metropolitan counties used mental health services more than individuals in rural counties.

Pharmacists are ideally positioned within communities to identify patients struggling with perinatal depression.

The benefits of physical activity may be greater for children and adolescents with clinical depression or depressive symptoms, who may develop anxiety and other disorders in adulthood.

First direct evidence of diminished 5-HT release proves hypothesis, according to a new analysis published in Biological Psychiatry.

Cariprazine (Vraylar; AbbVie, Gedeon Richter) is indicated as an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for treating adult patients with major depressive disorder.

Although the evidence suggested some deterioration for a few aspects of mental health, the overall findings were mixed with no clear pattern.

Zuranolone is a rapid-acting, once-daily, 14-day oral short course therapy for adult patients with major depressive disorder and postpartum depression.

Data show that despite declines in visit rates to federally qualified health centers, patients with psychological disorder diagnoses during COVID-19 did well when telemedicine was available.

Commonly known as “relationship addiction,” co-dependency involves emotional, spiritual, physical, or mental enmeshment with a loved one.

Patient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.

Adults with attachment anxiety were more likely to misremember facts when they could see the person speaking.

Comedy has taught me several keys that have helped alleviate and manage burnout.

Students can begin learning about treating patients with trauma early.

Study finds early career workers were more likely to disengage during the pandemic, such as by showing a lack of interest or becoming cynical about work.

The objective of the study was to estimate recent trends in cigarette use and health insurance coverage for US adults with and without mental health and SUD.

Demand for treatment of anxiety and depression remained high for the third consecutive year as the demand for the treatment of trauma- and stressor-related and substance use disorders has increased.

Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and fear of certain places or situations, including crowds and public transportation.

Analysis indicates that a 25-mg dose reduces the condition scores significantly more than a 1mg dose over a 3-week period, but the 10-mg dose did not yield the same results.

Providing trauma-informed care is a crucial role for pharmacists.

With many different classes of medications used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, pharmacists can have a significant impact on patients' lives, from counseling on medications to assisting with finding the right medication.

Systemically administered hormonal therapy may be associated with a greater risk of depression before and during menopause.

People with anxiety and related disorders were found to have vaccine hesitancy related to concerns regarding adverse effects and efficacy.