Parkinson’s drug effective in treating persistent depression
A drug used for Parkinson’s disease has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of difficult to treat depression, in a study led by the University of Oxford.
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Reducing the number of physical health issues associated with mental health conditions by just 1% could translate to savings of over €190 million (equivalent to around £164 million) in hospital costs every year in Europe.
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms not generally that common, major new study finds
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Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry
1 July 2025
The £1,000 fund was set up to support researchers with an interest in intellectual disabilities.
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