In the United States, every one in five adults experiences a mental illness.1 Prevalence of Mental Disorders:1 19.1% of Americans are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder(s). 8.3% of Americans experience a major depressive episode(s). 3.6% of Americans are diagnosed...
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring hope, and normalizing seeking out help when needed.1 Suicide, defined as death caused by harming oneself with the intention of ending their life, has been deemed as a...
How to Empower Medication Success for Someone You Love Caring for a loved one often involves a wide range of responsibilities, and medication management can be one of the most crucial and complex. Whether your loved one is aging, recovering from surgery, or managing a...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2017, 3.9 million deaths worldwide were attributed to inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption.1 Consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables helps to ensure an adequate intake of essential nutrients,...
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day – the world’s largest campaign focused on ending overdoses, remembering lost loved ones, and supporting the family and friends left behind.1 An overdose is defined as consuming a toxic amount of particular substance,...
Medication packaging plays a crucial role in public health.1 Beyond protecting the product, good packaging guides safe and effective use.1 However, for many patients, especially those with limited health literacy1 (which is defined as the extent to which people can...
