National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – A New Vision for Mental Health

Are antidepressants effective in the treatment of depression in the elderly? A critical umbrella review on reviews, methods, and future perspectives

This umbrella review from Dr. Michael F. Hvidberg has been published in the journal Mental Health Science. The abstract says: “The elderly are currently the most frequent users of antidepressants across ages, despite having a high risk of adverse effects (AEs). This literature…
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The government has a moral duty to help those harmed by prescribed dependence forming drugs

Author: Editorial 22nd June 2023 0 Comments

This “ open letter by healthcare professionals ” calls for specialist NHS services to support patients harmed by taking prescription medications. Published in the British Medical Journal, the letter begins: “This week, BBC1’s Panorama drew sharp attention to the problem of prescribed drug dependence and…
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a coherent system

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