Reimagining Roles of Dietary Supplements in Psychiatric Care.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

AMA Journal of Ethics

Abstract

Despite impressive pharmaceutical advances, mental illness remains a leading cause of suffering and disability. Although some dietary supplements appear to respond to some needs not met by prescription medications, several obstacles prevent their study or use. This article proposes government-supported review and safety monitoring of supplements' use in caring for patients with mental illness.

First Page

437

Last Page

442

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2022.437

Publication Date

5-1-2022

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