Research that followed nearly 15,000 people in Scotland has shown that a class of older generation anti-depressant is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study showed that ...

Patients who use anti-depressants are much more likely to suffer relapses of major depression than those who use no medication at all, according to new research. In an article that is likely to ignite ...

As depression rates continue to climb in many parts of the world, mental health professionals continue to look at external factors in hopes of understanding why. Some such explanations have included ...

Dr. Richard Stein answers the question: 'Anti-Depressants Safe With Heart Meds?' — -- Question: Are anti-depressants safe to use with the usual heart medications? Answer: The current most popular ...

Scientists have made a startling discovery. According to a new study researchers presented at the 35th Annual European College of Neuropsychopharmacology in Vienna, certain anti-depressants can cause ...

Researchers caution that risks of defects are low. — -- A new study has shed light on the complex interaction between anti-depressants and pregnancy by looking at thousands of women who took them ...

The dramatic changes in lifestyle that results from retirement put many at risk of depression. And the go-to solution for those suffering from depression and anxiety are anti-depressants. But have we ...

When I hear that a teen has been prescribed anti-depressants, my first impulse is to ask: How much does she sleep? Does she exercise? What is she eating? What about the parents? Are they sleeping ...

Each year as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Digital Spy writers share their experiences of how entertainment can be part of the conversation around mental illness. I had never been able to put ...

In his book, “Lost Connections,” Johan Hari recounts the story of a Cambodian vegetable farmer who lost his leg when he stepped on a landmine. After receiving medical care and being fitted with a ...

Anti-depressants are the most commonly-prescribed medication in the U.S., with one in 10 Americans currently taking pills like Zoloft and Lexapro to treat depression. But these pharmaceuticals are ...