A study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, examined the existing evidence on antidepressants and links to negative health outcomes. Dr … read more
SSRI antidepressants, such as sertraline, are the most commonly prescribed forms of antidepressants in the UK. Public concern, both about … read more
A study, published in Lancet Psychiatry, reports that the antidepressant sertraline may reduce anxiety more than depressive symptoms. This … read more
Treatment resistant depression effects a third of those with major depressive disorder. With limited treatment options available for these people, … read more
Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that for the most commonly used second-generation antidepressants, the lower range of the licensed … read more
Reactions to new Royal College of Psychiatrists position statement on antidepressants. Prof David Nutt, The Edmond J Safra Chair … read more
Reactions to a debate published in the BMJ on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy on people with depression. Prof Kamilla … read more
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that exposure to statins might help people with serious mental illness. Dr Derek Tracy, Royal College of Psychiatrists, … read more
Research published in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health show that there has been a relative increase in antidepressant prescribing after the EU/UK referendum. read more
A new study, published in eNeuro, assesses antidepressant exposure during pregnancy and autism-like behaviour in mouse pups. read more
A new study, published in JAMA, investigates the association between prescription medications and depression as a possible side effect. read more
Researchers publishing in the BMJ evaluate long-term association between antidepressant prescribing and body weight. read more
A new study, published in the BMJ, estimates the association between duration and level of exposure to different classes of anticholinergic drugs and subsequent incident dementia. read more
Scientists have published a systematic review and meta-analysis of antidepressant drugs in The Lancet. read more
Antidepressants are one of the most common yet controversial treatments being used today, with public concern both about how effective the drugs are and what side-effects they have. read more
Scientists publishing in the BMJ report an association between antidepressant use in pregnancy and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in children. read more
Scientists publishing in the BMJ report an association between antidepressant use in pregnancy and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in children.
Ahead of a BBC Panorama documentary about whether antidepressants can lead to people becoming violent and potentially homicidal, there have been a number of news articles exploring antidepressants and their side effects. read more
New research published in the BMJ studies the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism. read more
New research published in the BMJ studies the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism. read more
