The people who are really angry at the BBC right now are keen to remind us that Panorama is the … read more
An analysis of the PANDA trial looks at the the effect of sertraline on mood and anxiety symptoms. Dr … read more
Scientists comment on the annual statistics, published by the Home Office, on the use of animals in scientific procedures. … read more
In the UK, between 15-20% of adults are prescribed antidepressants. While we have good comparative data on efficacy of these … read more
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in The Lancet looks at the physical side effects of antidepressants. Dr Lade Smith … read more
Different antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet. … read more
A non-peer reviewed abstract presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Amsterdam looks at a brain test … read more
This is a guest post by Tom Sheldon, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. If you want to be good … read more
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Dr Susannah Murphy, Associate Professor, Department … read more
There has been long-standing public and clinical debate over the frequency and severity of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Some reviews have … read more
An online survey published in Psychiatry Research looks at the antidepressants withdrawal effects. (comment on the subject more generally, in case … read more
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) conference 2025 looks at the association between antidepressant medication … read more
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at self-reported experiences with antidepressants. Prof Sarah Bailey, Professor of Neuropharmacology and Engagement, … read more
An observational study published in BMC Medicine looks at antidepressant use and cognitive decline in people with dementia. Prof Tara … read more
A Cochrane review looks at the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety disorder. Dr Gemma Lewis, Senior Research Associate in … read more
A systematic review published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the association between prescribed drugs and … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at maternal antidepressant and anti-Inflammatory medications and levels of nutrients in human breast milk. … read more
A follow up of a phase 2 trial published in eClinicalMedicine looks at the effect of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at semaglutide use and suicidality. Dr Riccardo De Giorgi, Clinical Lecturer in the … read more
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at an RCT on ketamine tablets for treatment-resistant depression. Dr Rupert McShane, Consultant Psychiatrist … read more
