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Study warns long-term antidepressant use poses major health risks

Researchers link prolonged antidepressant use to sexual dysfunction, emotional numbing, cognitive impairment, and weight gain

The Independent UK

‘A privilege and a great pleasure’: inside the 5,000-item Stephen Sondheim collection

A treasure trove of manuscripts, notebooks and recordings from the theatre legend has been acquired by the Library of Congress in Washington DC

The Guardian - US

Scientists warn antidepressant withdrawal downplayed by ‘industry-funded’ studies

ANALYSIS: A new review dismisses the risks of stopping antidepressants after long-term use, writes Mark Horowitz and Joanna Moncrieff

The Independent UK

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Stephen Sondheim's papers go to Library of Congress, offering a look into a Broadway genius

Manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks from Stephen Sondheim have been donated to the Library of Congress

The Independent UK

‘A pill for every ill’: doctors say Australia overprescribing antidepressants to mask toxic social conditions

Antidepressants can be helpful but they can’t fix chronic stress caused by social problems like debt, poverty, racism or domestic violence

The Guardian - AU

We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a ‘silent epidemic’ and urgent need for reform

Out of 776 responders to our callout, 711 say they experienced withdrawal symptoms, many debilitating

The Guardian - AU

The new science ending the ‘terror and panic’ of coming off long-term antidepressant use

‘Protracted withdrawal’ from the medication is not yet well-understood or recognised – but doctors and patients are looking to change that

The Guardian - AU

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Australian doctor who ‘almost died’ writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressants

Dr Mark Horowitz’s darkest days propelled him to examine why so many patients struggle to cease the drugs once their depression resolves

The Guardian - AU

How does depression work? Analysis finds it's not caused by low serotonin

Around one in seven Australian adults take antidepressants daily, but a review finds no evidence they are treating an underlying cause of depression.

ABC News

Australians are taking antidepressants in record numbers and for longer than ever, but coming off them can be ‘frightening’

Australians are taking antidepressants in record numbers and for longer than ever, but coming off them can be "frightening".

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