People who take medications for depression or anxiety are less likely to suffer a relapse of these conditions in the future, a new Canadian study suggests. According to a press release from the University of Alberta, a team of the university's researchers looked at 200 people who were diagnosed with either depression or anxiety. Forty-five of these patients were taking medications for the conditions. Investigators found that those who were not using antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications...
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