What to Know About Cannabidiol (CBD) Products American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aap p.org) Austin Smith, PharmD, BCPP, January 2020 Updated: May 2022 What is cannabidiol (CBD)? 1,2 Cannabis (or marijuana) has been an illegal substance in the Unit ed States since 1970. CBD is one of the main chemicals in cannabis. CBD does not […]
What to Know Before Stopping Medications American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) Monica Barrett, PharmD, January 2020 Always talk to a health care provider before stopping a medication . If someone has a bad reaction or thinks their medication is not working, they should tell their provider. A health care provider can advise […]
Decision Factors In Selecting Medications American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) Megan Vaden, PharmD, February 2019 Where to start? Be honest and open when discussing concerns with your doctor. Choosing the right medication and dose should be based on each individual’s needs. Your doctor will choose a medication based on: • Symptoms you […]
What You Need to Know About Off-Label Usage of Medications American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) Aimee Patterson, PharmD, March 2019 What are FDA -approved medications ? The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating both prescription and non -prescription medications. One of their roles in regulation is to […]
What You Need to Know About Long- Acting Injectables (LAIs) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aapp .org) Kayla Johnson , PharmD, BCPP, BCPP, January 2018 What is a Long -Acting Injectable ( LAI)? Long-acting injectable s (LAIs) are Injectable medications used for individuals living with mental illness. 1 , 2 LAIs are usually the same […]
Glitchy Genes and Psychiatry The Impact of DNA On Medication Therapy American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aap p.org) Joseph Cusimano , PharmD , BCPP , April 20 22 What is genetic testing? A genetic test is a blood or saliva test that your health care provider can order to better understand how your body works. […]
Hundreds of thousands of kids have lost a parent or primary caregiver to COVID-19 and need support services, mental health experts say, with communities of color particularly devastated. Psychologists say this loss has caused an uptick in anxiety, depression, trauma- and stress-related disorders in some children. "As we move forward through this pandemic, I don't […]
Counselors on the other end of the hotline are trained in handling a wide range of mental health issues, including self-harm, addiction and suicidal ideation, said Hannah Wesolowski, NAMI CAO. “If someone has been through a traumatic event and is struggling to process it — and there are traumatic events happening throughout this country — […]
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