Mainstream medicine is “vehemently defending” anti-depressants which may in time been seen as addictive and troublesome drugs and will not have the same level of use as they have now.

Top GAA players will be among the attendees at a two-day information event on suicide in Kerry.

A woman who took a popular anti-depressant for many years claimed she woke up one morning with “no emotions” and was left damaged long term.

The major failure of the mental health system is that it does not sufficiently understand the emotional and psychological aspects of mental health problems, or the importance of exploring in detail the individual’s experiences.

PSYCHIATRIC labels such as schizophrenia, bipolar, ADHD and even depression must be abolished as they serve no positive purpose and may hamper long-term recovery, a conference has heard.

TWO lecturers at UCC have been awarded an exceptional citizen award for their work in highlighting issues around mental health and the establishment of Critical Voices Network Ireland.

A COMMUNITY medical clinic in Mahon is offering free mental health assessments as part of a campaign to promote well-being and good mental health.

MENTAL health practitioners are setting up a “database of safe psychiatrists” for people seeking therapeutic care rather than the mainstream model of medication and hospitalisation.

A COUPLE whose semi-detached home had to be demolished following a gas explosion in an adjoining house have begun an action for damages in the High Court.

MARY MADDOCK never imagined she would one day kick her dependence on three mind-altering drugs she was told she needed to take to treat her manic depression.

MORE than half of doctors believe their fellow GPs are influenced by drug companies when prescribing anti-depressants, a survey has found.

PRODUCERS of one the most common anti-depressant drugs on the market are again embroiled in controversy over whether patients have been informed of its full effects.