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Mental health

Depression in adults

This CPD module provides an overview of depression in adults, including 'red flag signs' which require immediate referal. 

25 Sep 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Mental health

Withdrawal symptoms as well as addiction common with ADs

‘Withdrawal’ symptoms and ‘addiction’ are commonly reported by people taking antidepressants, according to an online survey study of 1,829 patients in New Zealand

01 Aug 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Stem cells help stroke patients to walk again

Brian Collett provides a roundup of the latest health news from around the world

09 Feb 2017 , 2 Min Article

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Mental health

Pill increases risk of depression

Hormonal contraceptives seem to increase the risk of depression, particularly among adolescents, according to JAMA Psychiatry

25 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Antidepressants used in pregnancy linked to epilepsy

Mothers who take antidepressants during early pregnancy seem to give birth to children at increased risk of epilepsy

06 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Update: Most antidepressants ineffective in young people

Antidepressants do not seem to offer a clear advantage for children and adolescents, according to the Lancet

27 Jul 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Managing depression

This CPD module focuses on the management of depression.

09 Mar 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Mental health

A silent struggle

Global leaders call for greater action against depression but what is it and how can it be treated?

05 Mar 2015 , 3 Min Article

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Mental health

Managing depression in primary care

This CPD module examines the therapeutic management of depression.

26 Feb 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Antidepressants may result in vicious circle

New Zealand study finds adverse events caused by antidepressants “may be more frequent than previously reported".

23 Feb 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Depression

With depression on the up, it’s important pharmacists help people when they are down

21 Dec 2014 , 1 Min Article

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