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Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants

23 Jan 2023

Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around a half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they...

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Antidepressant use more than doubles among over 65s in two decades

07 Oct 2019

The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades, according to new research led by the University of...

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Antidepressants and pain killers: should we be worried?

15 Jul 2015

New research has identified an increased risk of brain haemorrhage from the combined use of antidepressant medicines and medicines such as ibuprofen...

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Study suggests new treatment for impulsivity in some dementia patients

25 Jun 2015

Restoring the low levels of the chemical serotonin may help improve brain function and reduce impulsivity in some dementia patients, according to...

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Antidepressants can alter peoples’ moral judgement

28 Sep 2010

The most common type of antidepressants, serotonin enhancers, alters peoples moral judgement and leads to a reduction in aggressive behaviour, a...

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