Hi all,

I thought that this may be of interest:

Event: "The Antidepressant Debate: Depressed, Bothered or Bewildered"
Venue: Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University
Event Date and Time: Wednesday, 8 October, 6.30pm
Has depression become the 21st Century's greatest health
affliction? It affects more than 800,000 adult Australians each
year. Modern antidepressant medications have transformed the
lives of many with depression, with prescriptions increasing
dramatically over the last decade. But how much do we know
about these medications. What are the side effects short and
long-term, good and bad? Is there international evidence for
toxicity and harm? How long should they be taken for? How easy
is it to stop taking them? Natasha Mitchell hosts this forum
with leading speakers from Australia and overseas including
the UK's Dr David Healy and Australian Professor Ian Hickie.
Entry is free. For further information contact Kim Lewins on
08 9360 2170 or email: kim.lewins@...
Broadcast on "All in the Mind" on Sunday, 12 & 19 Oct, 1pm
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/mind/

well wishes, Kate