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Noted nutritionist, chef, and author Dr. Uma Naidoo, referred to as "America's Nutritional Psychiatrist," has joined Outro Health as a Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Advisor, further solidifying the company's commitment to science-backed, non-drug interventions for individuals tapering off antidepressants. As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and
Antidepressants
Noted nutritionist, chef, and author Dr. Uma Naidoo, referred to as "America's Nutritional Psychiatrist," has joined Outro Health as a Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Advisor, further solidifying the company's commitment to science-backed, non-drug interventions for individuals tapering off antidepressants. As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and
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A recent study published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews has shed new light on the potential of psychedelic medicines, including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), in treating treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a subtype of major depressive disorder (MDD) that affects around 30% of MDD sufferers. Researchers from the University of
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New research conducted by investigators at University College London (UCL) suggests that increased long-term use of antidepressant medication can lead to serious psychological and physical public health implications, as well as significant financial costs and social injustice. According to the study, health professionals can influence decisions on antidepressant medication discontinuation
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Millions of Americans take antidepressants, and like all medications, they come with various physical side effects. Researchers in the U.K. have done the largest analysis yet of how those effects vary between medications, comparing 30 different drugs and finding significant variations in side effects such as weight gain and
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Researchers from Kyoto University, in collaboration with other institutions, have conducted a study to better understand the side effects of newer-generation antidepressants in children and adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). The researchers aim to evaluate the specific adverse events (AEs) associated with these medications and their comparative tolerability. The
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Research has been conducted to determine serum concentrations of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents. The study, led by Xenia M. Hart, aimed to provide guidance for the definition of therapeutic reference ranges in this age group. The researchers collected serum concentrations of various
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A study published in the Annals of Neurosciences has shed light on the role of genetic polymorphisms in shaping individual responses to antidepressant medications. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the Advanced Center for Treatment in India, found that variations in the cytochrome P450 enzyme, particularly the
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The largest review of "gold standard" antidepressant withdrawal studies has identified the type and incidence of symptoms experienced by people discontinuing antidepressants, finding most people do not experience severe withdrawal. Researchers from Imperial College London and King's College London conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of
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After months of deliberation and self-doubt, I decided to try medication to manage my persistent low mood and feelings of low self-esteem. My doctor diagnosed me with depression and anxiety, and I underwent a trial of antidepressants. Despite initial reservations, I found a medication that worked for me: sertraline. However,
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Michelle Hughes, a 46-year-old woman from Coventry, was left feeling hopeless and unable to cope with her daily life due to misdiagnosed menopause symptoms. Despite experiencing extreme fatigue, heavy periods, low mood, migraine, aching joints, and hair loss, Hughes was told by her GP that only one symptom could be
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A new review of research on antidepressant withdrawal has confirmed its existence, but also reports that it is less common and severe than previously found. However, critics argue that the researchers probably underestimate the incidence of withdrawal effects in long-term users, who are most at risk. The review, which looked
