Antipsychotics linked to risk of stroke
All drugs used in the treatment of psychosis appear to increase the risk of stroke. 30 Aug 2008 09:48
Drinking themselves stupid: Binge drinking in teens reaching epidemic proportions - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Do you drink until you're drunk - but only on weekends? Do you defend your teenager's drinking because “all her friends drink, and it's only at parties”? Binge drinking, “the consumption of five or more drinks in one sitting” (WHO), has become a serious problem among South African youth where 15.8% of boys and 9% of girls had their first drink before they were 13 (The South African Youth Risk Survey, 2002). 28 Aug 2008 18:09
Antidepressants may affect driving ability
A new study has raised serious concerns about how some people prescribed antidepressants are affected by the drugs. 18 Aug 2008 14:23
Toll-free Substance Abuse Help Line answers the pleas of desperate South Africans - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
If South Africa has ever had a need for a specialised toll-free helpline, it is for this severely under-reported, under-emphasised epidemic - substance abuse. 6 Aug 2008 11:49
International Day Against Drug Abuse sees launch of toll-free Substance Abuse Help Line - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
"Illicit drugs destroy innumerable individual lives and undermine our societies. Confronting the illicit trade in drugs and its effects remains a major challenge for the international community." (Kofi Annan) 6 Aug 2008 11:06
Sildenafil improves antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction in women
Women with sexual dysfunction caused by the use of antidepressants experienced a reduction in adverse sexual effects with use of sildenafil, commonly known as the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra, according to a study in the July 23/30 issue of JAMA. 30 Jul 2008 11:54
St. John's wort not effective in treating ADHD
St. John's wort does not appear to improve the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens in comparison with a placebo. 13 Jun 2008 06:11
Rural woman woes
Research indicates rural, unmarried women have a higher risk of depression than their married counterparts do. 12 Jun 2008 09:01
Teens stressed and sleepless because of mobile phones
The latest research into the use of mobile phones suggests that they can cause sleep problems in teenagers. 10 Jun 2008 07:38
Laughter really is the best medicine
A new study has shown that a blend of yoga and laughter can significantly lower blood pressure. 16 May 2008 15:05
20 minutes to mental health
It takes just 20 minutes of activity a week to boost mental health, according to a new study. 17 Apr 2008 14:14
Farm animals as effective as dogs and cats in alleviating mental illness
Therapy with farm animals may be as beneficial to those with mental health problems as that with dogs and cats. 14 Apr 2008 10:12
South African psychiatrists react to reporting on anti-depressant medication
Recent global reports about the apparent ineffectiveness of antidepressants have SA psychiatrists up in arms 13 Mar 2008 10:28
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