Nonadherence affects roughly one-third of youth with severe mental illness—and those who need medication most are often least likely to take it. This update reviews the most common drivers of nonadherence, from forgetfulness and family dynamics to stigma and motivation, with practical strategies clinicians can apply at every visit.
The transition to college is a mental health inflection point. Dr. Mathilde Ross discusses why crises peak in October, how to prepare students for independent healthcare, medication choices that fit chaotic schedules, and what home providers should do—before their patient steps on campus.