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An evaluation of more than 40 years of research has found psychological therapy is a promising alternative to the over-reliance on anti-depressants in aged care. With nearly 6 in 10 Australians in residential aged care taking antidepressants, older Australians are a group with the highest level of depression. Story from RTRFM Image: Image from …
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Experts are concerned at the rising prescribing rate of antidepressants, with around one in seven Australians taking antidepressant medication every day. In 2019, approximately 27 million prescriptions were given for antidepressants in Australia, 86% of those written by GP’s. University of Adelaide professor and psychiatrist, Dr Jon Jureidini, says the main concern is these medications …
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