Antidepressants might reduce risk of colorectal cancer 

Use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) might inhibit the growth of colorectal tumors according to The Lancet Oncology.

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Suicide risk not increased when adults start antidepressants 

Long-term, population-based study challenges FDA advisory which warned of suicidal behavior at start of therapy.

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Role of Seroquel in treating bipolar depression confirmed 

Seroquel achieved a statistically significant reduction in levels of bipolar depression when compared with placebo.

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TV viewing of Katrina affects children psychologically 

NYU Researchers say that repeated viewing of the disaster puts children at risk of developing PTSD, anxiety and depression.

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Zyprexa in schizophrenia shown to prevent brain loss 

Zyprexa (olanzapine) was found to decrease brain loss in schizophrenia patients according to the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Social support more protective against major depression for women 

American Journal of Psychiatry article describes social support and risk for major depression in opposite-sex twins.

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