Drug-induced sexual dysfunction and mental health patients' attitude to psychotropic medications

When holistic care is not holistic enough: The role of sexual health in mental health settings

“…The incidence of sexual side effects associated with psychiatric medication is around 90% (Balon, ; Montejo et al., ). Unsurprisingly, Apantaku‐Olajide, Gibbons, and Higgins () found that the distress of experiencing sexual difficulties exacerbated psychotic symptoms. Furthermore, individuals who are mentally unwell are much more susceptible to exploitation and sexual assault (Khalifeh et al., ).…”

Comfort in Treating Sexual Problems: Current Training and Counselor Self-Efficacy

“…As such, pharmacological support for sexual problems cannot be overlooked (Pacey, 2008); however, adjunct psychotherapeutic approaches address the intrapersonal and social constructs that effect the couple’s sexual relationship (Simopoulos & Trinidad, 2013). Furthermore, scholars established an increase in sexual dysfunction with certain forms of mental health medications (see Apantaku-Olajide, Gibbons, & Higgins, 2011; Simopoulos & Trinidad, 2013; Stulberg, Ewigman, & Hickner, 2008). Therefore, counselors who are both competent and have high self-efficacy as it relates to assessing sexual problems may result in more effective overall treatment (Joanning & Keoughan, 2005; Southern & Cade, 2011; Walters & Spengler, 2016).…”

The effectiveness of sexual health interventions for people with severe mental illness: a systematic review

“…36,37 Mental health nurses and other professionals working with people with SMI would be well placed to include sexual health as part of their contribution to health promotion. 20 A study by Apantaku-Olajide et al 38 used a survey questionnaire to determine mental health patients' attitude to psychotropic medication for sexual dysfunction and found that participants were willing to discuss their sexual problems with health-care professionals. However, staff may require specific training in order to deliver such interventions.…”