A review paper published in Molecular Psychiatry looks at the ‘serotonin theory of depression’. Prof Gitte Moos Knudsen, Professor … read more
A study published in the European Journal of Population looks at the well-being of adolescents conceived through medically assisted reproduction. … read more
A study published in PLOS ONE looks at antidepressants and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with depression. … read more
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. Since 2002 the Science Media … read more
An observational study published in JAMA Network Open looks at mortality risk among patients with COVID-19 prescribed selective serotonin reuptake … read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have published draft guidelines calling for healthcare professionals to use shared … read more
A new study has looked at the impact of coming off antidepressants in those who have been taking them long … read more
A study published in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) looks at maintenance or discontinuation of antidepressants in primary care. … read more
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry looks at the anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and relevance to depression. … read more
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looks at phase 2 trail comparing psilocybin, the active compound … read more
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have announced a second public consultation on its draft guidance which … read more
There have been questions from journalists on how patients recover from COVID-19 and what support and treatment they will need … read more
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
NICE have issued their draft guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, … read more
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
