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Studies Reveal Violent Side Effects of Psychiatric Drugs
- By Other Sources
- Published 07/20/2008
- Mental Health , Controversial
- Unrated
It is becoming more and more apparent that psychiatric drugs drive people to not only perform violent acts on others, but also to take their own lives as well.
A recent article written by Steve Mitchell, United Press International’s Senior Medical Correspondent, states that "Two studies released Monday may bring further scrutiny upon the beleaguered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor [SSRI] class of anti-depressants. One study suggests the drugs may increase the risk of severe violence, and the other indicates the drugs can have damaging effects on the environment."
New Findings About Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression
- By Alan C. Logan ND, FRSH
- Published 07/19/2008
- Health and Nutrition , Mental Health
- Unrated
Dietary fish and fish oil supplements are a direct source of EPA and DHA. The influence of ALA, EPA and DHA in human health has been the subject of intense research over the last three decades. Although best known for cardiovascular benefits, new findings indicate that the influence of omega-3 fatty acids in mental health, particularly EPA, may currently be underestimated. Epidemiological, experimental and new clinical studies have all shown a strong connection between omega-3 fatty acids, or a lack thereof, and major depression.
Why Give Kids Antidepressants That Can Cause Them to Kill Themselves?
- By Other Sources
- Published 07/19/2008
- Mental Health
- Unrated
A study involving nearly 5,500 adults and children has added to the evidence that common antidepressants increase suicide risk for children and adolescents.
Litigation against Paxil begins
- By Other Sources
- Published 07/19/2008
- Mental Health , Baby's Health
- Unrated
There’s now a new wave of litigation against another popular drug, the popular anti depressant Paxil. Some women who took the drug while they were pregnant are claiming their babies were born with severe birth defects.
Antidepressants Increase Stillbirth Risks
- By Other Sources
- Published 07/19/2008
- Mental Health , Labor and Birth , Baby's Health
- Unrated
A Canadian study of almost 5,000 mothers found that those who used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as antidepressants were more likely to give birth to stillborn, premature, and low birth weight babies. SSRIs, which include Prozac, work by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin.