In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There’s still a lot of research to be done to fully understand these drugs and their effects, but we take a close look at the research to figure out just what scientists know about GLP-1 drugs and mental health, and some of the evidence is surprising.
The Incidental Economist
the health services research blog