Depression
Research from Institute of Psychiatry provides new data on depression
Published in Mental Health Weekly Digest, December 17th, 2007
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Limitations of current medical treatments for depression: disturbed circadian rhythms as a possible therapeutic target.' "The proportion of diagnosed depressives prescribed antidepressants has increased markedly over the last 20 years, mainly following the introduction of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. However, currently available antidepressants have notable limitations, relating to their only moderate efficacy relative to placebo, relatively slow onset of action, possible withdrawal symptoms, and problems of compliance," scientists in London, the United Kingdom report.
"Sleep disturbances are often used to...
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