Archive for April, 2009

FDA Panel Snubs Seroquel as 1st Choice Depression Treatment

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say WEDNESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- In a unanimous vote, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel determined Wednesday that AstraZeneca's antipsychotic drug Seroquel has too many safety concerns to make it a first-line ...

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As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

But whether jobs trigger psychological woes or vice versa is unclear, expert says HealthDay Thursday, April 9, 2009 THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- A stressful work environment brought on by lack of team spirit increases worker depression and the odds that employees will turn to antidepressants for relief, a new study ...

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How can I help myself if I am depressed?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

You may feel exhausted, helpless and hopeless. It may be extremely difficult to take any action to help yourself. But it is important to realize that these feelings are part of the depression and do not reflect actual circumstances. As you recognize your depression and begin treatment, negative thinking will ...

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