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By Hole Ousia Posted on February 28, 2018February 2, 2023

1 in 7

1 in 7 Scots are now taking antidepressants, mostly in the long term and often indefinitely. Following the publication of a recent meta-analysis on antidepressants, a number of experts were … Continue reading 1 in 7

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By Hole Ousia Posted on February 26, 2018February 2, 2023

Antidepressant prescribing and informed consent

I have submitted the following to the BMJ in response to this research news: Large meta-analysis ends doubts about efficacy of antidepressants In Scotland, it is estimated that 1 in … Continue reading Antidepressant prescribing and informed consent

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