Omega 3 fatty acids and mood, personality and behavior

Findings of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study indicates that Omega 3 fatty acids influence mood, impulsivity, and personality. See Omega 3 fatty acids influence mood, impulsivity and personality, study indicates.

Antidepressants Can Lead to Death in Heart Patients

While some heart problems can lead to depression, antidepressants may not be the answer, at least for some patients. Duke University Medical Center researchers found patients with coronary artery disease who took antidepressants were at significantly higher risk of death.

From the press release: "Even after controlling for such factors as age, degree of heart disease and severity of depression, the researchers found that heart patients taking antidepressant medications had a 55 percent higher risk of dying. Previously, Duke researchers reported that the presence of depression is an important risk factor for hear patients."

See Anti-Depressant Use Associated With Increased Risk for Heart Patients for the entire press release.

Overdiagnosing Depression

Researchers at Rutgers University and New York University offer three explanations for and warn about overdiagnosing depression. See The high percentages of depression have been greatly exaggerated.