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MedicinesTalk No. 26 Winter 2008 edition
MedicinesTalk Winter 2008 has articles on treating and beating depression, campaign to bridge cultural gaps, using antidepressants, non-drug treatments and sources of info for help.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Treating and beating depression | Many treatments are used to treat people with depression. Find out about the main ones available, and when they might be appropriate. |
| Campaign to bridge cultural gaps | Later this year, the National Prescribing Service (NPS) and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) are running a campaign to help people from different cultural backgrounds learn about medicines and how to use them safely. Find out why the campaign is needed. |
| A guide to using antidepressants | Antidepressant medicines are often used to treat moderate and severe depression. To find out what you should know when taking them read more. |
| Non-drug treatments for depression | Find out about some of non-drug treatments and strategies you can use to help yourself recover more quickly from depression. |
| Sources of information and help for people with depression | Where do you go if you want information or support for depression? Here are some ideas. |
Complete list of all MedicinesTalk articles.
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Date published: 2008-07-01 00:00:00
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