The use of anti-depressants has risen by more than a quarter in England in just three years, amid fears that more people are suffering from depression due to the economic crisis. The number of prescriptions for anti-depressants increased by 28% from 34m in 2007-08 to 43.4m in 2010-11.
Emer O'Neill, chief executive of Depression Alliance, said: "These uncertain economic times are linked to an increase in the number of people with the illness."
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