Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Researchers confirmed that antidepressants lead to a significant reduction in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms in the short term.
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JACCP Call for Papers: Advancing Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
The Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP), is creating a themed issue titled “Breaking the Cycle: Advancing Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery”. Submissions (due 7/15/25) may focus on clinical, economic, social, implementation, or other forms of outcomes; innovative team-based care models; and other opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients with substance use disorders.
Mental Health America releases report on social media for youth well-being
Mental Health America reports on how social media is impacting young people’s mental health, relationships, and daily lives. "Breaking the Algorithm" brings together insights from over 900 survey respondents, focus groups with young people, and conversations with our youth co-researchers to explore.
For patients with psychiatric and neurologic illness, there are many barriers to accessing optimal care, including (to name a few) lack of information, limited financial resources, inadequate transportation, and stigma. The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) Foundation envisions a world where individuals with mental health disorders receive optimal care because psychiatric pharmacists are an essential member of the health care team.
The Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) Guide is intended to support the expanded use of CMM by pharmacists. This page aggregates from a variety of resources, and it is your responsibility to evaluate the quality and applicability to your situation. If you have suggestions regarding how this content could be improved, please email Carla Cobb. Last updated 6/2020.
This web site is packed with resources to assist health care professionals. If you are looking for information on a specific topic, start with the site search. If you are looking for general continuing education, visit the course catalog. If you want to stay current on the latest developments in the field, then take a few minutes to join AAPP.
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View entire position paper Summary Psychiatric pharmacists have specialized training and experience that allow them to effectively provide comprehensive medication management to patients with psychiatric and/or neurological disorders as part of a healthcare team. Comprehensive medication management (CMM) helps patients reach clinical goals of treatment, improve outcomes, and reduce overall healthcare costs.
The matter of potential conflicts of interest can best be handled by adopting and implementing a policy which describes conflicts which need to be avoided, requires full disclosure and avoidance of potential conflict situations, and sets forth procedures for dealing with the matter of conflicts, both periodically and as actual situations arise.
CPNP News President's Message Dear Colleagues, It is time for change at CPNP. Like any large organization, progress is sometimes laborious but an effective group makes sure the wheels continue to turn. Since CPNP had not revised its strategic plan since 2004, we felt that the time was right to do so.
CPNP News President's Letter September evokes emotions, positive or negative, associated with fall colors, shorter days, and back to school. For many, this is a time to get back into full swing with work, careers, school, projects, etc. This is certainly true for CPNP as an organization as the 2008-2009 board and committees are gearing up with many activities.
CPNP News President's Letter Colleagues,