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Abortion can put women at increased risk of mental health problems, says study - Daily Telegraph 2nd November 2009
"Women who have an abortion can be at increased risk of anxiety and depression, according to the results of a new study. "
How junk food diet 'can give you depression' - Daily Mail 2nd November 2009
"Eating junk food can make you depressed, doctors have warned.
Those who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish. "
Depression link to processed food - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests.\n\nWhat is more, people who ate plenty of vegetables, fruit and fish actually had a lower risk of depression, the University College London team found. "
Mediterranean diet 'can help stave off depression'- The Observer 1st November 2009
"People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods are significantly more likely to get depressed, according to new research.
The study, published this week in the British Journal of Psychiatry, is the first to examine the association between overall diet and depression. It found that people who ate a diet high in Mediterranean-style foods, such as pulses, fruits, nuts, cereals, fish and olive oil were 30% less likely to develop depression than those who ate less healthy foods."
Tories slam doctors for drugging children - The Guardian 30th October 2009
"The number of prescriptions issued to children for anti-depressants, anti-psychotic drugs and attention deficit disorder medication has rocketed, according to figures released today.
The increasing use of drugs to treat mental health problems in youngsters is condemned by the Conservative Party which obtained the statistics from the NHS Prescription Pricing Authority."
Rise in youth hyperactivity prescriptions - The Independent 30th October 2009
"The number of prescriptions for drugs to treat hyperactivity in children is on the rise, figures suggested today.
Data obtained by the Conservatives found more than 420,000 prescriptions were written for under-16s in 2007 - up 33 per cent on 2005 figures. "
Thousands of children on antidepressants - Daily Telegraph 30th October 2009
"Thousands of children are being prescribed anti-depressants and "chemical cosh" drugs unnecessarily, the Conservatives have said. "
Tens of thousands of service personnel 'abusing alcohol or depressed' - Daily Telegraph 30th October 2009
"Tens of thousands of military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are abusing alcohol and suffering from depression, according to a Ministry of Defence study. "
Use of drugs to treat children with ADHD and depression soars by a third - Daily Mail 30th October 2009
"The number of prescriptions being given to children with hyperactivity, depression and other mental health problems has soared over two years, according to new figures.
Over 420,000 prescriptions were issued to children under 16 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2007 - up 33 per cent since 2005."
The Big Question: Is depression increasing, and what is the best way to treat it? - The Independent 29th October 2009
"Why are we asking this now?
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) yesterday published updated guidelines on the treatment of depression calling for extra focus on talking therapy, especially cognitive behaviour therapy, for depression and less focus on drugs. It also warned GPs to be more alert to depression in people with chronic health problems, amongst whom the condition is three times more common than in the general population. "
Chronic patients to be screened for depression - The Times 28th October 2009
"People suffering from chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, respiratory problems and heart disease should be screened by GPs for depression, according to new NHS guidance.
The recommendation has been made in response to concerns about high rates of depression among Britain’s 17 million sufferers of chronic illness, and a lack of awareness among NHS staff. "
Millions with chronic illnesses 'should be checked for signs of depression' - Daily Telegraph 28th October 2009
"Millions of patients with chronic illnesses should be checked for signs of depression, a Government watchdog has recommended. "
Patients with cancer to be assessed for depression - The Guardian 28th October 2009
"GPs must assess people with chronic diseases to see whether they are suffering from depression, under new guidelines"
'Talk therapy' for the depressed - BBC Health News 28th October 2009
"Antidepressants should not be used routinely to treat depression in adults with chronic health problems, according to the treatment regulator, NICE.
Depression is two to three times more common in patients with problems such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. "
Health news: How a £3 jab in your mouth can stop snoring, eating dates may prevent heart attacks and a spray of insulin could help beat depression - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"Health stories from around the world this week include a new method to stopping snoring, how eating dates may prevent heart attacks and using insulin spray to beat depression."
Bright lights at night 'making us more depressed' - Daily Telegraph 23rd October 2009
"Too much light at night could be making us more depressed, a study has warned. "
Bleak Britain: Anti-depressant prescriptions soar even though illness declines - Daily Mail 24th October 2009
"Prescriptions for anti-depressants have soared despite fewer patients being diagnosed with depression, research shows.
It reveals the number of prescriptions issued by GPs for drugs including Prozac and Seroxat has more than doubled over the past 11 years. "
Prozac rise 'down to serial use' - BBC Health News 21st October 2009
"An increase in prescriptions for anti-depressants is due to doctors giving drugs to the same people for longer periods of time, a study has found.
Researchers looked at UK prescriptions over nearly a decade, and found that the number of new patients diagnosed with depression had fallen. "
Urban residents living near parks are healthier and less depressed - The Times 16th October 2009
"City dwellers living near parks are healthier and suffer fewer bouts of depression, a study has revealed.
The study was adjusted to take into account socio-economic background and found that the effect of green surroundings was greatest for people with low levels of education and income. "
'Doctors can't be depressed' - The Independent 13th October 2009
"Liz Miller was a doctor. Then she became a patient. No surprises there – people from all walks of life fall ill. But if you are a doctor it is different, and if it is a mental illness you are suffering from, it is doubly different. There is a sense that you have let the side down. When a doctor falls ill, the medical profession closes ranks and goes into collective denial. "
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