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Common antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor20th September 2019News England

A common antidepressant does little to relieve symptoms of depression but is effective at cutting anxiety, researchers say. The biggest study of its kind found that most people taking sertraline

Father critical of university’s failure to tell family of student’s suicide bid

By Eleanor Barlow, Reporter16th September 2019News England

The father of a student found hanged in her halls of residence said her family would have “made a difference” if the university had informed them she was struggling with

Women affected by sexism are three times more likely to report depression

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent9th September 2019News England

Women who believe they have experienced sexism are three times more likely to report depression, new research suggests. A fifth of women (19.5%) reported having been sexually discriminated against in

New NHS data finds almost half of carers admit to feeling depressed

By Jane Kirby25th June 2019News England

More than four in 10 carers feel depressed and the figure is rising, new NHS data shows. In 2018/19, 45.1% of carers said they felt depressed, up from 43.4% the

Study reveals ‘alarming’ rise in rates of self-harm among girls and young women

By Sally Wardle5th June 2019News England

Rates of self-harm have risen in England, particularly among girls and young women, research suggests. In 2014, 6.4% of 16 to 74-year-olds reported having intentionally harmed themselves at some point

Call for patients to be warned over potential antidepressant withdrawal symptoms

By Alexander Britton30th May 2019News England

Patients seeking treatment for depression should be informed of the potential for “severe and long-lasting withdrawal symptoms” when coming off medication, leading doctors have said. The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes

By The Press Association14th May 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government is being urged to commit more funds to ensure people with diabetes can access psychological and emotional support when they need it. Campaigners at Diabetes Scotland are

Royals join forces to launch £3 million mental health text messaging helpline

By The Press Association10th May 2019News England

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Duke and Duchess of Sussex have teamed up for the first time to launch a major project – a text messaging helpline for

Social media firms pledge cash for Samaritans in bid to tackle harmful content

By Ryan Hooper30th April 2019News England, Webwatch

Social media giants have pledged hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Samaritans charity in a bid to rid the internet of self-harm videos and other damaging material, Health Secretary

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Common antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds

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Call for patients to be warned over potential antidepressant withdrawal symptoms

Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes

Royals join forces to launch £3 million mental health text messaging helpline

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Tag: Depression

Common antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds

Father critical of university’s failure to tell family of student’s suicide bid

Women affected by sexism are three times more likely to report depression

New NHS data finds almost half of carers admit to feeling depressed

Study reveals ‘alarming’ rise in rates of self-harm among girls and young women

Call for patients to be warned over potential antidepressant withdrawal symptoms

Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes

Royals join forces to launch £3 million mental health text messaging helpline

Jason Manford urges more talk about mental health as he discusses his own struggles

Social media firms pledge cash for Samaritans in bid to tackle harmful content