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Over 1.8m anti-depression prescriptions issued in just five months

Over 1.8m anti-depression prescriptions issued in just five months

Between January and May 2025, 1,855,620 prescriptions were issued to over 16s.

GPs overprescribing drugs for anxiety, depression and chronic pain

GPs overprescribing drugs for anxiety, depression and chronic pain

Solutions to overprescribing require a multifaceted approach, including timely access to suitable services for patients nationwide.

Over 37,000 anti-depressant prescriptions issued to under-18s in nine-month period

Over 37,000 anti-depressant prescriptions issued to under-18s in nine-month period

Majority of the prescriptions fell under the General Medical Service (GMS) scheme, with 28,802 people accessing it under this service.

James Middleton: William and Kate’s mental health work helped me move forward

James Middleton: William and Kate’s mental health work helped me move forward

Over 14,000 antidepressant prescriptions issued for U18s in first five months of 2024

Over 14,000 antidepressant prescriptions issued for U18s in first five months of 2024

Families living in poor housing conditions more likely to have mental health issues — ESRI

Families living in poor housing conditions more likely to have mental health issues — ESRI

Exercise should be ‘core treatment’ for depression, study finds

Exercise should be ‘core treatment’ for depression, study finds

David Beckham on experiencing depression: ‘It’s something I would never admit’

David Beckham on experiencing depression: ‘It’s something I would never admit’

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

The star said that he faced a ‘tough’ time in 1998 after he received a red card at a World Cup game against Argentina.