Apr 11, 2026
I'm seeing more PR stuff and news stories about weight lost drugs for anxiety and depression.
The short version for me is that there is not enough science or science research to determine if GLP-1 can be used to treat anxiety and depression. But that doesn't stop news stories and PR pieces from being written.
As a starting point, I want to explain what GLP-1 are, the
intended use and some of the side effects. both positive and
negative a person could experience.
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Resources Mentioned:
Think Global has an article on the Mental Health Effects of Ozempic and
GLP-1 drugs.
From the From the American Psychological Association is a post
about weight loss drugs and mental
health.
NPR did a news story about the growth of these types of drugs
and possible mental health side
effects.
PubMed has an editorial on The Potential Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Psychiatric
Disorders: A Paradigm Shift in Mental Health Treatment
Novo Nordis is the manufacture of Ozempic. This is a link to
there website about the product and you would have access to
patient information sheets for consumers, doctors
and pharmacists.
Emergency Resources
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text
838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving
overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the
Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for
free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates
independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or
WhatsApp as a means of contact.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.