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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants

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Posted on Aug 29 2023 by Jessica Stanley

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.

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Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide

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Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Cathy Parker

New research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Curtin University and has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young Australians have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from Australian suicide prevention experts.

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