How effective are antidepressants if you’ve been taking them for a long time? That’s the question many people are asking after a new investigation by BBC Panorama. Reporters has revealed that more than a quarter of patients taking antidepressants in England (around two million people) have been on them for five years. However, the BBC … Read more
By Rachel Schraer, Clare Hix and Lindsey Harris Panorama of the BBC 6 hours ago image source, Getty Images More than a quarter of patients taking antidepressants in England – around two million people – have been on them for five years, the BBC has found. This is despite the fact that there is limited … Read more
When used as an adjunctive treatment, probiotic supplements reduce symptoms in patients with major depression, the results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial suggest. At the end of the 8-week pilot study, participants who had an incomplete response to antidepressants before taking the probiotics scored better on measures of anxiety and depression than placebo. “This was … Read more
Have you been on antidepressants for a long time? Have you stopped taking them but had to go back to them due to a relapse? There are many people who fear the effects of continuously taking these drugs. What does science say on the subject? We will explore. Last update: June 15, 2023 Are antidepressants … Read more
A new study suggests that the use of some antidepressants, particularly SSRIs and SNRIs, may weaken the acute subjective effects of psilocybin in some individuals. The results, which appear in the Journal of Psychopharmacologyindicate that this dampening effect on psilocybin can last for a significant amount of time even after antidepressant medication is stopped. Psilocybin … Read more
Saffron has been used to flavor food for centuries, but a growing body of research points to saffron’s ability to boost mood and happiness without the side effects of antidepressants. And that’s not all! The spice helps improve memory (even in Alzheimer’s patients), anxiety, attention, concentration and even weight loss, hot flashes, diabetes, arthritis pain, … Read more
Summary: A probiotic blend made up of 14 strains of bacteria can improve the treatment of major depressive disorder when used alongside antidepressants. This pilot study highlights the potential of probiotics to promote mood improvements over an eight-week period. It’s a groundbreaking exploration of how improved gut health with probiotics could pave the way for … Read more