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Depression Articles
Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Alter Brain Development of Offspring, New Study Indicates
Women taking antidepressants who are, or are planning to become, pregnant can discuss these risks with their...
Antidepressants Increase Risk of Suicidal Behavior in Children and Young Adults, Don’t Reduce Risk in Adults, Study Says
Other recent research has found antidepressants double the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in adults. A new...
No Clear Benefit, But Serious Side Effects Common for Older People Taking Antidepressants, Study Finds
Adverse effects from taking antidepressants are more common and serious for the elderly because they have more fragile...
Half of Depressed, Anxious Teens Recover Without Mental Health Treatment, Study Finds
Research indicates the resilience of adolescents is effective and can avoid the ineffectiveness, harms and costs of...
New Study Finds Troubling Mental and Physical Side Effects Are Main Reason Patients Stop Taking Antidepressants
Researchers indicate online drug reviews can provide important data about antidepressant harms not otherwise reported...
Patients Taking Antidepressants at Greatest Risk of Suicidal Behavior When First Starting the Drugs, Study Finds
Research sheds new light on the rising rates of suicidal behavior among teens. Patients taking antidepressants are at...
Primary Care Doctors Advised Not to Prescribe Antidepressants to Patients on First Visit for Mild to Moderate Depression
Advisory adds to concerns that there is insufficient benefit to offset the risk of serious side effects when taking or...
Exercise is as Effective as Antidepressants or Psychotherapy in Reducing Depression, Study Finds
Researchers conclude exercise is effective in treating depression and should be offered as an evidence-based treatment...