antidepressants

A new report finds that more than one in five older Americans take combinations of medications that could cause major drug interactions, with antidepressants topping the list of drugs involved. The findings raise concerns about polypharmacy among seniors, many of whom take multiple prescriptions for chronic conditions, and highlight the need for better medication review by doctors and pharmacists.

A Mental Health Monday segment reports that veterans are using ketamine as a treatment for depression. The coverage highlights the drug's growing role in addressing depression among former service members, a group that faces elevated rates of the condition. The segment reflects wider attention to alternative therapies where conventional antidepressants have fallen short.