Below are links to a range of resources relating to depression and its management

 

Management of depression during pregnancy

Published on 04/03/09 by Sarah Osborne, Veronica O'Keane

In Pregnancy is a series of reviews focusing on the management of women with psychiatric and neurological conditions during pregnancy. In this article, Dr Osborne and Dr O'Keane discuss the risks discuss the risk factors for the development of depression during pregnancy, its possible impact on the developing foetus and the current recommended management. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd

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Review of choice and use of antidepressants

Published on 23/02/09 by Stephen Bleakley

In the first of a new series of articles on the major psychiatric drug groups, produced in association with the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, the author discusses the use of antidepressants through a review of the most recent clinical literature. Pharmacology, interactions and side-effects as well as drug choice and information to give to patients are described. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd

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Medicine taking behaviour in depression - part 1

Published on 23/02/09 by Celia Feetam

In this,the first of two articles,poor adherence with antidepressant treatment and the effect on outcome are explored.The factors important in the selection of an antidepressant are also considered. In the second article, treatment variables that may affect adherence will be examined alongside various interventions that have been proposed to improve medicine taking behaviour in patients with depression. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd

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Medicine taking behaviour in depression - part 2

Published on 04/03/09 by Celia Feetam

Medicine taking behaviour in depression is erratic, resulting in poor outcomes and increased cost to society.Indeed,the illness itself has been shown to be a risk factor for poor adherence.The first article of this two-part series (Progress issue 1, 2009) explored poor adherence with antidepressant treatment and effect on outcome. In this article treatment variables that may affect adherence are explored alongside some of the interventions that have been proposed to improve medicine taking behaviour in patients with depression.The effect these had on outcome is examined and recommendations, based on current evidence, are made as to what should be done to improve adherence in depression. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Interface Ltd

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British Association for Psychopharmacology Servier satellite meeting: Sleep disturbance

Published on 03/12/08 by Steve Chaplin

The issue of sleep disturbance, its association with depression and implications for treatment were discussed at a Servier satellite symposium at the Summer meeting of theBritish Association for Psychopharmacology in Harrogate. Medical writer Steve Chaplin reports. Copyright © 2008 Wiley Interface Ltd

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Sleep and depression: an intimate relationship

Published on 12/03/08 by Mark Greener

Sleeping problems are among the most common and debilitating symptoms of depression and recent studies show the intimate relationship between depression and biological rhythms,which may influence treatment choice,explains Mark Greener. Copyright © 2008 Wiley Interface Ltd

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Primary Care Mental Health & Education

Published on 07/06/07 by Corinna White, Steve Smith, Lucy Wheen, Claire Maguire, Kevin Mullarkey

With the overarching aim of making the management of depression easier, Lewisham PCT have implemented a multifaceted programme to develop primary health care workers' skills, knowledge and resources so as to improve their service to patients with depression. Now in its second year, the programme has, and still is, constantly evolving. This article outlines the programme's key messages and components during its first year, and briefly refers to its expansion and future aims.Studies suggest that many young people who would benefit from accessing mental health services do not do so, as they fall into the gap between child and adult services. This report outlines the results of a project carried out within Bury Mental Health Services to establish what young people want from primary care mental health services and whether current service provision meets their needs. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd

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