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National Institute for Health Research: Staying on Long-Term Antidepressants Reduces Risk of Relapse
October 01, 2021
LONDON, England, Oct. 1 -- The National Institute for Health Research issued the following news:

When people stop taking antidepressants after a long period of use, just over half (56%) experience a relapse within a year, compared to 39% of those who stay on medication, finds a new NIHR-funded study.

The researchers say their findings, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, can help doctors and patients to make an informed decision together on whether or not . . .

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