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! Featuring: • Bennett Doughty, PharmD; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Binghamton School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC • Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC Resources: • PsychU Article - Will Consumers Add Health Services To Their Holiday Shopping List? : bit.ly/3vQ0ZrT • PsychU Community Podcast - Burnout & Managing Stress: bit.ly/3QvHZsb • PsychU Article - Over Half Of Adults In The U.S. Are Considered ‘Lonely’: bit.ly/3Gvl6kc • PsychU Article - Severe Loneliness Can Increase Health Care Costs By Over $300 Per Month: bit.ly/3XkNtZg • PsychU Article - Is Loneliness The Overlooked Social Determinant?: bit.ly/3imjTnl • PsychU Video - Digital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder: bit.ly/3WVWyYH • PsychU Downloadable Resource - Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health: bit.ly/3jWP4pr • PsychU Downloadable Resource - Fact Sheet: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: bit.ly/3XkNQ66 • PsychU Resource Library - Suicide Awareness: bit.ly/3XkNRHc Disclaimers: 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. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). Specific PsychU programs may be supported by OPDC, OAPI and other 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 sponsor or the sponsors of the specific PsychU program in which such opinions are expressed. 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 and OAPI. ©2023 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.