Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when treating sertraline sexual dysfunction The first of a new series of articles exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…
Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests A meta-analysis has found similar effectiveness of psilocybin compared with escitalopram in the treatment of depression, but the study does have limitations.…
Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users could safely taper off medication using helpline Participants with access to psychological support through online or phone helplines reported better mental wellbeing after discontinuation of antidepressants.…
Stopping antidepressants causes withdrawal symptoms in 15% of patients, meta-analysis finds Researchers estimated one in six to seven people will experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping antidepressants.…
Boots UK shuts online mental health service to new patients Exclusive: The multiple launched the online service in 2022, but says it is now at capacity and will be “temporarily paused” to new patients.…
EMA finds no link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and suicidal thoughts The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee has confirmed that no update to product information is warranted.…
All forms of exercise effective in treating depression, meta-analysis finds Researchers concluded that exercise appeared to be equally effective for patients with different levels of depression.…
How to talk to patients about starting antidepressants Antidepressants are a treatment option for depression, but there are many misconceptions about them. This article summarises what pharmacists should discuss with patients starting treatment.…
Test your knowledge on mental health An opportunity to test your knowledge on a range of mental health conditions and interventions.…
Learning and CPD: 2023 in review Here, we look back on some of the highlights from research and learning content published in 2023 by The Pharmaceutical Journal and celebrate the valuable contributions made by our expert authors and reviewers.…
