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After Stopping Antidepressants, Sex Problems May Persist

Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) can persist for some individuals long after stopping antidepressants, despite initial sexual side effects during treatment.

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Getting the Verdict

The denial of insurance authorization for necessary antidepressant medication can have profound emotional and psychological effects on patients.

Tell us about your experience taking antidepressants

High antidepressant usage in Australia raises concerns over withdrawal symptoms due to lack of evidence on safe discontinuation methods.

Antidepressant not working? AI aims to match optimal medication to your needs the first time around

AI can potentially streamline the process of finding effective antidepressants, reducing the trial-and-error approach commonly faced by patients.

Australian doctor who almost died' writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressants

Patients may face severe withdrawal effects when stopping long-term antidepressant use. Deprescribing guidelines provide evidence-based support for clinicians and patients in tapering off medications.

Study aims to break link between brain injury and depression

Depression and other mental disorders are common following head trauma.
Taking a widely used antidepressant post-injury may prevent severe depression.
Longer-term effects of brain injuries include depression and mood swings.

After Stopping Antidepressants, Sex Problems May Persist

Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) can persist for some individuals long after stopping antidepressants, despite initial sexual side effects during treatment.

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Getting the Verdict

The denial of insurance authorization for necessary antidepressant medication can have profound emotional and psychological effects on patients.

Tell us about your experience taking antidepressants

High antidepressant usage in Australia raises concerns over withdrawal symptoms due to lack of evidence on safe discontinuation methods.

Antidepressant not working? AI aims to match optimal medication to your needs the first time around

AI can potentially streamline the process of finding effective antidepressants, reducing the trial-and-error approach commonly faced by patients.

Australian doctor who almost died' writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressants

Patients may face severe withdrawal effects when stopping long-term antidepressant use. Deprescribing guidelines provide evidence-based support for clinicians and patients in tapering off medications.

Study aims to break link between brain injury and depression

Depression and other mental disorders are common following head trauma.
Taking a widely used antidepressant post-injury may prevent severe depression.
Longer-term effects of brain injuries include depression and mood swings.
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The Truth About Using Psilocybin For Depression

Psilocybin shows potential in treating depression with noted improvements in social functioning and life meaning, comparable to traditional antidepressants.

How the Olly CEO puts menopause front and center

Hanneke Willenborg emphasizes the need for better alternatives to antidepressants for menopause symptoms and launches a supportive product and company policy.
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Australians coming off antidepressants are relying on social media due to lack of clinical support

Patients are seeking online support groups when discontinuing antidepressants due to a lack of guidance and support from clinicians.

Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms experienced by 15% of users, study finds

Around 15% of people stopping antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms, with 3% facing severe symptoms like dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia, and irritability.

Australians coming off antidepressants are relying on social media due to lack of clinical support

Patients are seeking online support groups when discontinuing antidepressants due to a lack of guidance and support from clinicians.

Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms experienced by 15% of users, study finds

Around 15% of people stopping antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms, with 3% facing severe symptoms like dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia, and irritability.
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What You Really Need to Know About Antidepressants

Antidepressants are widely prescribed, but misconceptions exist about their effectiveness and usage.
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Teenage Girls Are Taking Way More Antidepressents and Boys Are Taking Way Fewer

Teenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.
Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Antidepressants Could Save Time, Money

Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressants could reduce the time and cost of finding effective medication.
Testing could result in fewer patients developing refractory depression, more time feeling well, and significant cost savings.
Developing implementation strategies and identifying suitable healthcare professionals is the next step.

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Antidepressants Could Save Time, Money

Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressants could reduce the time and cost of finding effective medication.
Testing could result in fewer patients developing refractory depression, more time feeling well, and significant cost savings.
Developing implementation strategies and identifying suitable healthcare professionals is the next step.

Teenage Girls Are Taking Way More Antidepressents and Boys Are Taking Way Fewer

Teenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.
Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Antidepressants Could Save Time, Money

Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressants could reduce the time and cost of finding effective medication.
Testing could result in fewer patients developing refractory depression, more time feeling well, and significant cost savings.
Developing implementation strategies and identifying suitable healthcare professionals is the next step.

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Antidepressants Could Save Time, Money

Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressants could reduce the time and cost of finding effective medication.
Testing could result in fewer patients developing refractory depression, more time feeling well, and significant cost savings.
Developing implementation strategies and identifying suitable healthcare professionals is the next step.
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AI Program Finds Thousands of Possible Psychedelics. Will They Lead to New Drugs?

AlphaFold, an AI tool developed by DeepMind, has been used to identify new potential psychedelic molecules for developing antidepressants.
AlphaFold predictions can be just as useful for drug discovery as experimentally derived protein structures.
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Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK

Medical experts and politicians are calling for a reduction in the prescription of antidepressants in the UK.
The all-party parliamentary group Beyond Pills aims to reduce reliance on prescription medication.

Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK

Medical experts and politicians are calling for a reduction in the prescription of antidepressants in the UK.
The all-party parliamentary group Beyond Pills aims to reduce reliance on prescription medication.

Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK

Medical experts and politicians are calling for a reduction in the prescription of antidepressants in the UK.
The all-party parliamentary group Beyond Pills aims to reduce reliance on prescription medication.

Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK

Medical experts and politicians are calling for a reduction in the prescription of antidepressants in the UK.
The all-party parliamentary group Beyond Pills aims to reduce reliance on prescription medication.
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Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK

Medical experts and politicians are calling for a reduction in the prescription of antidepressants in the UK.
The all-party parliamentary group Beyond Pills aims to reduce reliance on prescription medication.
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DNA Is Linked to Depression, but in Different Ways for Men and Women

There are exceptions to every rule.But science shows men and women tend to respond to depression differently.Women may express more stress and sadness, while men might show irritability and impulsive anger.How they react to antidepressants is also distinct: Although medication improves the symptoms of both groups, women are likelier to have a positive response.

As Dreams of Peace Wither, Nightmares Flourish in Ukraine's Sleep

KYIV, Ukraine The Russian tanks roll up to the house of 4-year-old Taras and open fire, burying his mother in debris.Taras tries, as hard as he can, to pull her from the rubble, but she is too heavy, and so he just pulls uselessly on her arm.Then he awakes sobbing uncontrollably.Taras's mother, Anastasia Haidukevych, 41, described her son's nightmare in an interview.

Phagophobia: Fear Of Swallowing (Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & More)

Swallowing is a simple thing, right?We do it every day, sometimes unconsciously too, but did you know that swallowing is a complex process that involves the coordination of 50 pairs of muscles, nerves, your voice box, and especially your esophagus?Such a simple process yet it could induce fear and anxiety in many.

DNA Is Linked to Depression, but in Different Ways for Men and Women

There are exceptions to every rule.But science shows men and women tend to respond to depression differently.Women may express more stress and sadness, while men might show irritability and impulsive anger.How they react to antidepressants is also distinct: Although medication improves the symptoms of both groups, women are likelier to have a positive response.

As Dreams of Peace Wither, Nightmares Flourish in Ukraine's Sleep

KYIV, Ukraine The Russian tanks roll up to the house of 4-year-old Taras and open fire, burying his mother in debris.Taras tries, as hard as he can, to pull her from the rubble, but she is too heavy, and so he just pulls uselessly on her arm.Then he awakes sobbing uncontrollably.Taras's mother, Anastasia Haidukevych, 41, described her son's nightmare in an interview.

Phagophobia: Fear Of Swallowing (Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & More)

Swallowing is a simple thing, right?We do it every day, sometimes unconsciously too, but did you know that swallowing is a complex process that involves the coordination of 50 pairs of muscles, nerves, your voice box, and especially your esophagus?Such a simple process yet it could induce fear and anxiety in many.
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Nursery manager and owner tell of devastation after Ofsted downgrading

A nursery's manager and owner had to be prescribed medication after they were told their nursery would be given the lowest possible Ofsted rating.Sarah Laws, the manager of Little Learners Nursery Centre in Richmond, North Yorkshire, and Lesley Johnson, the owner, said they were devastated after being informed the nursery was being downgraded from an outstanding to an inadequate rating.

My biggest regret: I knew my friend was dying and I didn't contact her

I met F because she and her husband M were the kind of people who would invite a stranger wrestling a poo-smeared infant over a bin to use their changing mat.That incident happened in the park that separated our flats and, as we chatted, we realised our sons were similar ages.We all ended up in that park often: to start with, we'd meet by accident, but it soon became deliberate and we hung out more regularly, spending anarchic evenings wrangling our four small boys over wine, snacks and neighbourhood gossip.

Frontotemporal dementia: what is it and what is known about its causes?

With the family of the actor Bruce Willis having announced this week that he has frontotemporal dementia, we take a look at what is known about the condition.As its name suggests, this type of dementia affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, which are respectively found just behind the forehead and at the sides of the head where the temples are.

Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

By Lindsey Tanner | Associated Press Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke.Here's what's known about the conditions.WHAT IS A STROKE? Strokes are a leading cause of death worldwide and affect almost 800,000 Americans each year.

Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: How To Overcome

Postpartum is already a very difficult time for new parents.Imagine being troubled by intrusive thoughts that overtake your mind every time you think about your baby.Having a newborn take over your life and heart can be extremely overwhelming and exhausting.You're happy to have that little piece of your heart in your life; you're so protective of them that you don't want any harm to come to them.

Revisiting Wisconsin Death Trip,' 50 Years Later

It's been 50 years since Michael Lesy's influential cult classic Wisconsin Death Trip was published.A documentary text of found material, the book gathered prosaic historical photos of Wisconsin residents from the turn of the 20th century and paired them to haunting effect with fragmentary newspaper archives from the same time period reporting on often garish deaths what our critic Dwight Garner, evaluating the book for its anniversary, called horrific local news items that point, page by page, toward spiritual catastrophe.

Nursery manager and owner tell of devastation after Ofsted downgrading

A nursery's manager and owner had to be prescribed medication after they were told their nursery would be given the lowest possible Ofsted rating.Sarah Laws, the manager of Little Learners Nursery Centre in Richmond, North Yorkshire, and Lesley Johnson, the owner, said they were devastated after being informed the nursery was being downgraded from an outstanding to an inadequate rating.

My biggest regret: I knew my friend was dying and I didn't contact her

I met F because she and her husband M were the kind of people who would invite a stranger wrestling a poo-smeared infant over a bin to use their changing mat.That incident happened in the park that separated our flats and, as we chatted, we realised our sons were similar ages.We all ended up in that park often: to start with, we'd meet by accident, but it soon became deliberate and we hung out more regularly, spending anarchic evenings wrangling our four small boys over wine, snacks and neighbourhood gossip.

Frontotemporal dementia: what is it and what is known about its causes?

With the family of the actor Bruce Willis having announced this week that he has frontotemporal dementia, we take a look at what is known about the condition.As its name suggests, this type of dementia affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, which are respectively found just behind the forehead and at the sides of the head where the temples are.

Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

By Lindsey Tanner | Associated Press Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke.Here's what's known about the conditions.WHAT IS A STROKE? Strokes are a leading cause of death worldwide and affect almost 800,000 Americans each year.

Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: How To Overcome

Postpartum is already a very difficult time for new parents.Imagine being troubled by intrusive thoughts that overtake your mind every time you think about your baby.Having a newborn take over your life and heart can be extremely overwhelming and exhausting.You're happy to have that little piece of your heart in your life; you're so protective of them that you don't want any harm to come to them.

Revisiting Wisconsin Death Trip,' 50 Years Later

It's been 50 years since Michael Lesy's influential cult classic Wisconsin Death Trip was published.A documentary text of found material, the book gathered prosaic historical photos of Wisconsin residents from the turn of the 20th century and paired them to haunting effect with fragmentary newspaper archives from the same time period reporting on often garish deaths what our critic Dwight Garner, evaluating the book for its anniversary, called horrific local news items that point, page by page, toward spiritual catastrophe.
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Social anxiety disorder is crippling and common. Graded exposure is the first step out | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

Many of us are familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of entering a cocktail party at which none of our friends are present.We sidle in awkwardly, imagine others might be wondering what we are doing there and find ourselves not sure where to stand or who to look at.We gaze intently at our prosecco and hope the floor will swallow us up.

Let's Talk About Postpartum Anxiety (And Ways To Manage New Parenthood)

Welcoming your newborn into your home is probably the most memorable experience of any new parent's life.After months of nurturing and caring for your baby, it's natural to feel apprehensive and worry about the little things your newborn does or what they don't.Not on; y that but it's common for new parents to wonder how well their newborn is eating or whether they are getting enough sleep.

Flat Affect: When You Fail To Show Emotions (Signs, Causes, & More)

We all have certain emotional ticks and gestures that speak of our emotions when we can't use our words.Some of us laugh or even get a crinkle near our eyes when we are pleased while others may have an indifferent or neutral expression even when they are overjoyed.There's nothing wrong with having a cold and indifferent expression.

Social anxiety disorder is crippling and common. Graded exposure is the first step out | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

Many of us are familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of entering a cocktail party at which none of our friends are present.We sidle in awkwardly, imagine others might be wondering what we are doing there and find ourselves not sure where to stand or who to look at.We gaze intently at our prosecco and hope the floor will swallow us up.

Let's Talk About Postpartum Anxiety (And Ways To Manage New Parenthood)

Welcoming your newborn into your home is probably the most memorable experience of any new parent's life.After months of nurturing and caring for your baby, it's natural to feel apprehensive and worry about the little things your newborn does or what they don't.Not on; y that but it's common for new parents to wonder how well their newborn is eating or whether they are getting enough sleep.

Flat Affect: When You Fail To Show Emotions (Signs, Causes, & More)

We all have certain emotional ticks and gestures that speak of our emotions when we can't use our words.Some of us laugh or even get a crinkle near our eyes when we are pleased while others may have an indifferent or neutral expression even when they are overjoyed.There's nothing wrong with having a cold and indifferent expression.
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Wales' professional players could consider strike action over contracts freeze

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Wales' professional players could consider strike action amid a new contracts freeze in Welsh rugby.It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players' Association officials and players.

What the papers say March 2

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Thursday papers are led by further revelations from a tranche of leaked messages published by The Daily Telegraph.The paper says former health secretary Matt Hancock was involved in a bitter behind-the-scenes clash with then-education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson over moves to keep schools open during the Covid pandemic.

The Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real, but seasonal blues are. Here's what to do

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Stress, But Less newsletter.Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life's daily plights, today (January 16) is Blue Monday the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year.
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Cocaine and E-coli 760 times acceptable levels found in seawater

Surprising traces of cocaine, E.coli and harmful chemicals have been found in Hampshire waters.Sea pollution activists Final Straw Foundation made the discovery after teaming up with researchers from Brunel University and Portsmouth University to study the water quality in In Langstone and Chichester harbours.

Dementia village in Warwick is a pioneer in person-centred care

It is the dementia care complex with the air of The Truman Show.Residents shop in a mini mart, hang out at the Cup Above cafe, get spruced up at Cutters Hair and Beauty.There is even a crazy golf course.Woodside Care Village in Warwick is staged like a town centre in miniature, with benches and a fountain, cafe tables and front doors to homes styled as either town, country or classical.

The 50 best TV shows of 2022: No 6 Big Boys

Jack Rooke begins his autobiographical series by taking us back to 2013, just after his dad has died.It's shit when it's your dad  the only one who knows the Sky pin, real-life Rooke narrates as we watch his teenage self (played by Dylan Llewellyn) grieving with his mum Peggy (Camille Coduri) in their Watford semi-detached.

After losing a baby, I can't stop fearing for my adult kids

The question I am a mum of three, but one of my children died as a baby.The other two are now 34 and 29 and because I think I have been subconsciously trying to keep them alive ever since, I have become their go-to support, emotionally (relationships, work, lack of, friendships  anything really), financially and physically (I will drop everything to be by their side whenever necessary).

Cocaine and E-coli 760 times acceptable levels found in seawater

Surprising traces of cocaine, E.coli and harmful chemicals have been found in Hampshire waters.Sea pollution activists Final Straw Foundation made the discovery after teaming up with researchers from Brunel University and Portsmouth University to study the water quality in In Langstone and Chichester harbours.

Dementia village in Warwick is a pioneer in person-centred care

It is the dementia care complex with the air of The Truman Show.Residents shop in a mini mart, hang out at the Cup Above cafe, get spruced up at Cutters Hair and Beauty.There is even a crazy golf course.Woodside Care Village in Warwick is staged like a town centre in miniature, with benches and a fountain, cafe tables and front doors to homes styled as either town, country or classical.

The 50 best TV shows of 2022: No 6 Big Boys

Jack Rooke begins his autobiographical series by taking us back to 2013, just after his dad has died.It's shit when it's your dad  the only one who knows the Sky pin, real-life Rooke narrates as we watch his teenage self (played by Dylan Llewellyn) grieving with his mum Peggy (Camille Coduri) in their Watford semi-detached.

After losing a baby, I can't stop fearing for my adult kids

The question I am a mum of three, but one of my children died as a baby.The other two are now 34 and 29 and because I think I have been subconsciously trying to keep them alive ever since, I have become their go-to support, emotionally (relationships, work, lack of, friendships  anything really), financially and physically (I will drop everything to be by their side whenever necessary).
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This commonly overlooked health problem can have serious consequences - here's how to spot it

For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited at 3 a.m.nearly every day.If you have a dog, you know the sound.And each time, she gobbled up her mess before I could get to it, making a diagnosis of the cause difficult.The vet and I eventually settled on my hydrangeas as the source of the problem - but keeping Scout away from them didn't work.

MPs call for inquiry into claims of bullying in UK fire services

The Home Office is facing demands from opposition MPs for a national inquiry into the culture of the UK's fire services, as new details emerged from a damning report on London's brigades that revealed widespread misogyny and racism.Labour and the Liberal Democrats said the inquiry was necessary after the government overlooked previous warnings that fire brigades across the country were riven with bullying.
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Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people

One out of every six people may experience symptoms when discontinuing antidepressants, with proper tapering recommended for discontinuation.
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