Drugs to Treat Mental Illness

WebMD provides an overview of drugs used to treat various mental illnesses.

Brampton introduces controversial idea to involuntarily treat people with mental illness, addiction | CBC....

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has announced a controversial idea to treat people with brain injuries, mental illness and severe addictions against their will. But as CBC’s Chris Glover reports, in o...

JMIR Mental Health - Online Peer-to-Peer Support for Young People With Mental Health Problems: A Systemat....

Abstract ; Background: Adolescence and early adulthood are critical periods for the development of mental disorders. Online peer-to-peer communication is popular among young people and may improve mental health by providing social support. Previous systematic reviews have targeted Internet support groups for adults with mental health problems, including depression. However, there have been no systematic reviews examining the effectiveness of online peer-to-peer support in improving the mental health of adolescents and young adults. ...

JMIR Mental Health - Combining mHealth Technology and Pharmacotherapy to Improve Mental Health Outcomes a....

Dror Ben-Zeev ; Dzifa A Attah ; Alexa Beaulieu ; Jonathan Kuma Gavi ; Emmanuel Quame Sottie

JMIR Mental Health - The Use of Sensors to Detect Anxiety for In-the-Moment Intervention: Scoping Review

The Use of Sensors to Detect Anxiety for In-the-Moment Intervention: Scoping Review ; Rosie Dobson ; Katie Garner ; Judith McCool

JMIR Mental Health - A Novel Peer-to-Peer Coaching Program to Support Digital Mental Health: Design and I....

Many individuals in need of mental health services do not currently receive care. Scalable programs are needed to reduce the burden of mental illness among those without access to existing provider...

JMIR Mental Health - eHealth in the Management of Depressive Episodes in Catalonia’s Primary Care From 2....

Abstract ; Background: The reasons for mental health consultations are becoming increasingly relevant in primary care. The Catalan health care system is undergoing a process of digital transformation, where eHealth is becoming increasingly relevant in routine clinical practice. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the approach to depressive episodes and the role of eHealth in the Catalan health care system from 2017 to 2022. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on diagnostic codes related to depressive episodes and mood ...

JMIR Mental Health - A Web-Based Intervention Using "Five Ways to Wellbeing" to Promote Well-Being and Me....

Background: Compromised well-being and mental health problems pose a significant threat to individuals and societies worldwide. Resource-intensive psychological treatments alone cannot alleviate th...

JMIR Mental Health - Telehealth Versus Face-to-face Psychotherapy for Less Common Mental Health Condition....

Abstract ; Background: Mental disorders are a leading cause of distress and disability worldwide. To meet patient demand, there is a need for increased access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. Telehealth has become well established in the treatment of illnesses, including mental health conditions. Objective: This study aims to conduct a robust evidence synthesis to assess whether there is evidence of differences between telehealth and face-to-face care for the management of less common mental and physical health conditions req ...

JMIR Mental Health - Use of an Ingestible, Sensor-Based Digital Adherence System to Strengthen the Therap....

Serious mental illness is a chronic condition that requires long-term pharmacological treatment. Adherence to oral antipsychotic medication has specific nuances that affects patients and physicians...