Drug Topics June 14, 2024
Patrick Alonso, PharmD, CPh, provides some tips for men looking to improve their overall mental health.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought mental health concerns to the forefront. Several public health measures implemented to curb the spread of the virus isolated people from human interaction and their daily lives, leaving many feeling anxious and depressed. And while everyone has felt the repercussions, men have been particularly impacted.
During the pandemic, 36.8% of men reported feeling depressed and 33.8% said that they felt symptoms of anxiety. And while men have notoriously been quiet about their mental health, more are now asking for help. According to data from a study published in BMJ Global Health, surveyed men ranked ‘How to maintain my mental health’...