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Study: Antidepressants don't work for most patients

Antidepressants are ineffective for most patients who suffer from depression, a new study claims. The study's authors say depressed patients can improve their moods without chemical treatments such as Prozac or Effexor.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 11 comments

Marijuana Alleviates Depression in Small Doses, But Too Much Pot Could Do Opposite

Smoking a joint might act as an anti-depressant, but smoking five joints could be harmful. A McGill University study has found small doses of marijuana can raise serotonin levels, while too much of the plant can drop serotonin levels dramatically.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 5 comments

Suicide Rates Rise Among Teenagers and Children

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday that the suicide rates rose 8% in 2004 which is the largest increase in 15 years. Suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among ten to twenty-four year-olds.

In the Media by ashley.woods4 - 6 comments

Depression Should Be As Easy As A Walk In The Park

Could this be a warning about our increasingly stressful lives as the NHS fears a record number of us taking antidepressants?

In the Media by Michelle Duffy - 2 comments

Obstetricians warn pregnant women to avoid the antidepressant Paxil

Women who are or plan to become pregnant should avoid taking Paxil if possible, a leading group of U.S. obstetricians said Thursday in warning of the risk of birth defects associated with the antidepressant.

In the Media by bulanjing - 3 comments

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