News tagged with australian and new zealand journal of psychiatry

Psychology & Psychiatry

Australians double their antidepressants

(Medical Xpress)—The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011 and they now account for two out of every three psychotropic medications prescribed, a new study by the University of Sydney reveals.

Nov 16, 2012

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Medications

Research shows older Australians overprescribed psychotropic drugs

(Medical Xpress) -- University of Queensland researchers have called for urgent action following a study that reveals older Australians are being over prescribed psychotropic drugs, resulting in serious safety and cost concerns. ...

Aug 19, 2011

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