All Articles by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD
Dr. Gibson, PharmD, is a practicing clinical pharmacist and medical writer/editor with experience in researching and preparing scientific publications, developing public relations materials, creating educational resources and presentations, and editing technical manuscripts. She is the owner of Excalibur Scientific, LLC.
Antidepressants – Who’s Prescribing What
Antidepressant medications are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States – one of the top three, depending on who is counting -- owing to a dramatic rise in antidepressant use in the last 10 to 15 years. A new health policy report finds, however, that this increase in antidepressant use is driven by nonpsychiatrist healthcare providers, often without a diagnosis of depression.
Feel Good Foods
Mom’s meatloaf. Grandma’s apple pie. Macaroni and cheese. Chocolate chip cookies. What do these foods have in common? Comfort. Beyond the nostalgia that comes with eating some of America’s favorite foods, they are enjoyable to eat and they make us feel better. Sadly, they are also full of fat. But, according to new research, this may be the reason why they are so comforting.
Deinstitutionalization of Mental Health Care – Availability of Bed Space and Involuntary Admissions
As developed nations around the world have attempted to deinstitutionalize mental health care, the number of beds available for inpatient treatment has declined. A recent survey of mental health care reported that the decrease in bed space leads to more involuntary admissions for mental health care.
Antidepressants Bad for Babies
Recently, two studies reported that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a common class of antidepressant medication, increase the risk for congenital malformations and developmental disorders among children when taken by mothers during pregnancy.
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