http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:00:28 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Depressed-older-people-risk-losing-their-minds_68112.shtml Depression New York, Oct 9 - Older people who suffer from depression face higher risk of losing intellectual ability, the results of a study conducted in the US show. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:30:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Depressed-older-people-risk-losing-their-minds_68112.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/High-quality-child-care-for-low-income-children-offset-the-risk-of-later-depression_30039.shtml Depression Young adults from low-income families who were in full-time early educational child care from infancy to age 5 reported fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who were not in this type of care, according to a new report. The early educational intervention also appears to have protected the children to some extent against the negative effects of their home environments. Sun, 20 May 2007 04:00:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/High-quality-child-care-for-low-income-children-offset-the-risk-of-later-depression_30039.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Light-therapy-fights-doldrums-with-sun-substitute_9135.shtml Depression Berlin, Dec 19 - It starts when the days get shorter in late autumn and often does not disappear until March: winter depression. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:05:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Light-therapy-fights-doldrums-with-sun-substitute_9135.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Drug_approval_processes_may_have_delayed_warnings__4666_4666.shtml Depression Drug approval processes may have delayed warnings about the safety of antidepressants, argues a senior doctor in this week’s BMJ. Following GlaxoSmithKline’s recent letter to doctors pointing to a sixfold increase in the risk of suicidal behaviour in adults taking paroxetine, Professor David Healy examines the regulation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and asks were mistakes made and could they have been avoided? Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:24:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Drug_approval_processes_may_have_delayed_warnings__4666_4666.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Living_in_the_past_indicates_dissatisfaction_with__3864_3864.shtml Depression It might seem quite natural for the elderly to often slip happily into reminiscence but living in the past could indicate dissatisfaction with the present, says psychologists. Sat, 01 Apr 2006 19:14:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Living_in_the_past_indicates_dissatisfaction_with__3864_3864.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/So_young_so_sad_so_listen_-_Relaunched_2207_2207.shtml Depression The Royal College of Psychiatrists is relaunching this highly popular cartoon-illustrated* book, first published in 1995, with a new Foreword by Philip Pullman, acclaimed author of the trilogy His Dark Materials and other works. Fri, 02 Sep 2005 02:33:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/So_young_so_sad_so_listen_-_Relaunched_2207_2207.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Royal_College_of_Psychiatrists_welcomes_nice_guide_108_108.shtml Depression The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes the much-awaited publication of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for Depression and Anxiety, and are pleased that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Body (MHRA) are now able to communicate its verdict on the safety of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and newer antidepressant drugs for adults. Tue, 07 Dec 2004 06:04:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/Royal_College_of_Psychiatrists_welcomes_nice_guide_108_108.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/internet-therapy-depression_40.shtml Depression Little is known about the effectiveness of educational interventions for reducing the stigma associated with depression. A new study from Australia has found that the internet can offer an opportunity for people with depression to access programmes that reduce personal stigma. Mon, 04 Oct 2004 15:40:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/internet-therapy-depression_40.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/ssri-addiction-myth_73.shtml Depression Up to two out of three people who come off modern anti-depressants suffer short-term withdrawal symptoms including dizziness, nausea and low mood. But it is impossible for anyone to become addicted to SSRIs, the Royal College of Psychiatrists heard today. Sat, 10 Jul 2004 22:51:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/depression/ssri-addiction-myth_73.shtml