Depression

NICE guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal in ‘urgent need of correction’, say researchers

More than half of antidepressant users experience withdrawal, with the majority of these describing their withdrawal as ‘moderate’ or ‘severe’, according to results of a systematic literature review of 23 studies.…

Transdermal buprenorphine poorly tolerated in people with dementia

A study of transdermal analgesics in people living with dementia has shown that more than half discontinue buprenorphine owing to adverse events.…

Antidepressants linked with increased risk of VTE

Depression and use of antidepressants are each associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, a study has revealed. Although the mechanism underlying these associations is not yet understood.…

Depression as a side effect of certain drugs needs attention, say researchers

Researchers from the United States have noted the large proportion of medicines with depression listed as a potential side effect.…

SSRIs and SNRIs associated with increased morbidity and mortality in older adults with COPD, study results show

New use of serotonergic antidepressants is associated with small but significant increases in rates of respiratory-related morbidity and mortality among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, a retrospective study has shown.…

NICE depression advice could ‘seriously impede’ care, say experts

The latest NICE draft guidelines on adult depression are “not fit for purpose”, say leading mental health experts.…

Pharmacists should review every patient after a depression diagnosis, says RPS

Pharmacists in England should play a greater role in supporting people with mental health problems and help eradicate inequalities in their care, according to a new report published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…

Study identifies genes potentially linked to depression

Researchers have identified 14 new independent risk variants associated with depression following a genome-wide association study of 322,580 people.…

Antihypertension diet also lowers depression risk in older adults

It is well known that older adults with cardiovascular risk factors are more likely to experience depression than others. However, research has shown that dietary modification could help lower depression risk in this group.…

Depression in children and young people: identification and management

As one of the most common paediatric psychiatric disorders, pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to be aware of the symptoms of depression and be able to assess children and young people who may be at risk.…