Archive for November 4th, 2007

4 Nov

DEPRESSION: May Be World’s Most Disabling Disease

Posted by cherished79 in depression, diabetes, health, mental health, mental illness.

Global study finds it takes bigger toll than other chronic conditions
(HealthDay News) — When compared with other chronic diseases, depression may well be the most disabling disease in the world, a new global study finds.
People with chronic physical diseases such as angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes also fare far worse if they also suffer from [...]

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4 Nov

Drop in Antidepressant Use Seen During Pregnancy

Posted by cherished79 in antidepressants, depression, health, mental illness, pregnancy & risks.

By Anthony J. Brown, MD
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 – NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A marked fall in antidepressant use occurs when women first learn that they are pregnant, according to a report.
“It is alarming to see that there is still a fear regarding antidepressant use during pregnancy. We knew that some women were [...]

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