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Depression

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Not all January anxiety is bad for you, mental health organisation says

Not all January anxiety is bad for you, mental health organisation says

It added that learning more about your mental health could be a good New Year's resolution.

Over 1.8m anti-depression prescriptions issued in just five months

Over 1.8m anti-depression prescriptions issued in just five months

Between January and May 2025, 1,855,620 prescriptions were issued to over 16s.

GPs overprescribing drugs for anxiety, depression and chronic pain

GPs overprescribing drugs for anxiety, depression and chronic pain

Solutions to overprescribing require a multifaceted approach, including timely access to suitable services for patients nationwide.

Over 37,000 anti-depressant prescriptions issued to under-18s in nine-month period

Over 37,000 anti-depressant prescriptions issued to under-18s in nine-month period

James Middleton: William and Kate’s mental health work helped me move forward

James Middleton: William and Kate’s mental health work helped me move forward

Over 14,000 antidepressant prescriptions issued for U18s in first five months of 2024

Over 14,000 antidepressant prescriptions issued for U18s in first five months of 2024

Families living in poor housing conditions more likely to have mental health issues — ESRI

Families living in poor housing conditions more likely to have mental health issues — ESRI

Exercise should be ‘core treatment’ for depression, study finds

Exercise should be ‘core treatment’ for depression, study finds

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Researchers found that exercise was just as good as therapy and even better than antidepressants.

David Beckham on experiencing depression: ‘It’s something I would never admit’

David Beckham on experiencing depression: ‘It’s something I would never admit’

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

The star said that he faced a ‘tough’ time in 1998 after he received a red card at a World Cup game against Argentina.