MENTAL HEALTH • Published May 12, 2026 A recent data analysis found that people who were taking these drugs had fewer psychiatric hospital visits and took less time off work for mental health issues. US Pharm. 2026(51):1. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus), may also be linked to better mental health outcomes, according to new research.