The Holidays – A Time For Silver, Gold, and… The Blues?
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on The Holiday Blues with special guest, Bennett Doughty, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP. During this episode, Dr. Doughty discusses mental health during the holiday season. Whether that’s a worsening of a pre-existing condition or an emergence of new symptoms, Dr. Doughty walks us through some of the most common experiences and what we can do about them to persevere. Lastly, Dr. Doughty shares some key resources with listeners and where they can read more about this topic!
Bennett Doughty, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience Field Medical Affairs
Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)
Clinical & Scientific Liaison
Resources:
- PsychU Article – Will Consumers Add Health Services To Their Holiday Shopping List?
- PsychU Community Podcast – Burnout & Managing Stress
- PsychU Article – Over Half Of Adults In The U.S. Are Considered ‘Lonely’
- PsychU Article – Severe Loneliness Can Increase Health Care Costs By Over $300 Per Month
- PsychU Article – Is Loneliness The Overlooked Social Determinant?
- PsychU Video – Digital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder
- PsychU Downloadable Resource – Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health
- PsychU Downloadable Resource – Fact Sheet: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- PsychU Resource Library – Suicide Awareness
Bennett Doughy, PharmD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Amica Simmons-Yon & Alyssa Peckham are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Disclaimer: PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.
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