Call for better support for those suffering with schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia are left unable to work and struggle with relationships because they do not get the right support, a charity has said. A survey of more than 1,000
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Tag: Depression
Antidepressants linked to increased risk of violent behaviour in young people
Common antidepressants have been linked to an increased risk of young people committing violent crimes. A Swedish study found that taking the drugs, known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs,)
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High fish intake linked to reduced risk of depression, study finds
Eating a lot of fish may help reduce the risk of depression, scientists have said. Researchers in China analysed 26 studies involving more than 150,000 participants and found higher fish
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Suicide prevention professionals praised as Scottish rates fall
The Scottish suicide rate reduced by 17.8 per cent between the periods 2000-2004 and 2010-2014, according to new figures published. The statistics, published by ISD Scotland and National Record of
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New Essex research trial offers free online therapy for depression
Researchers from the University of Exeter have launched a large-scale research study to improve understanding of treatments that are currently offered to people with depression. The aim of the trial
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Cardiff scientists decode schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene
Cardiff University scientists have identified a critical function of what they believe to be schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” gene that could hold the key to decoding the function of all genes
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Depression and personality disorders most common in help to die requests
Depression and personality disorders are the most common diagnoses in psychiatric patients requesting help to die, research has found. The study, published in the online journal BMJ Open, focused on
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Researchers hopeful over new drug treatment for depression
Scientists have created a potential new treatment for depression by combining a medication for pain relief with one for combating addiction. Current antidepressants, called SSRIs, increase the level of serotonin
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Researchers investigate link between depression and abuse
Doctors should ask men with mental health problems whether they have experienced or carried out domestic violence, researchers have said. A study found male patients visiting their GP with anxiety
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New campaign to support research into teenage depression
The University of Reading has launched a new campaign to support research into a new treatment for teenage depression, and to highlight the lack of global research in this area.
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