Anti-depressants taken by thousands of Brits 'do NOT work', major new study reveals   By FIONA MCRAE - Daily Mail  Anti-depressant tablets taken by millions of Britons may be a waste of time and money, research shows. An analysis of dozens of studies involving thousands of patients revealed that some of the most widely-prescribed anti-depressants work little better than dummy pills. The drugs studied - including Prozac, Seroxat and Efexor - were little more effective than placebos in improving the mental health in the majority of cases, the University of Hull research showed. Pills Research which showed the most widely prescribed anti-depressant pills are ineffective was gathered by combining the results of 35 clinical trials involving 5,000 patients Only in the most extreme depression did the tablets, which are taken by around two million Britons and have been linked to a host of side effects including suicide, prove substantially superior in improving mental health. Dr Tim Kendall, of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, described the results as "fantastically important". He added that one of the study's strengths lay in the inclusion of data which drug companies had chosen not to publicise - perhaps because it was less favourable than they would like. The study, published in the respected journal PLoS Medicine, suggests hundreds of thousands of Britons are needlessly taking powerful - and potentially dangerous - drugs. As well as suicide and suicidal thoughts, side-effects associated with the drugs studied and other SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) anti-depressants range from self harm to anxiety, insomnia, nausea, headaches and vomiting. Seroxat alone has been linked to at least 50 suicides - both adult and child - in the UK since 1990. The research comes as prescriptions for anti-depressants are at record levels, with 31million written in 2006 at a cost to the NHS of almost £300million. Around half of these were for Prozac, Seroxat, Efexor and other SSRIs. To read the full story click here      Our Response   Here at the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation we are pleased to read the findings of the University of Hull on two notes.   Firstly, research has validated that pill popping is not effective to overcoming depression and other emotional and psychological issues. To think that 31 million prescriptions for antidepressants were prescribed in 2006 is beyond belief. Even more of a concern is for those 2 million people on antidepressants is the side-affects that are experienced. These side-affects then require medication and around in a circle they go. Then not forgetting the major issue of suicidal tendencies and addiction.    Secondly and just as importantly research has shown that the pharmaceutical companies are holding back inconclusive or negative research on the drugs. This factor is of huge importance as once again we question whether the pharmaceutical companies are acting in the best interest of the patient or are they just looking at the commercial benefits.    How Bioenergy Healing Can move you beyond Depression   The Bioenergy Healing Clinic is renowned for its client’s heightened levels of rehabilitation and recovery from debilitating short and long-term emotional and psychological illnesses and conditions. Research at the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation has demonstrated that Bioenergy Healing Techniques can have a major affect on these conditions by enhancing your neuron communication i.e. 're-wiring your brain'.   Case history's have revealed that the dynamic results, have been attributed to the way treatment can cause a dramatic shift in your: Perception Instinctual awareness Ability to adapt   Other attributes include an increase in:   Balance, order, rationale, coping mechanism, non-dependency, endurance, confidence, positive mental attitude, clarity, focus, learning / development skills and survival skills.    Bioenergy Healing treatment can have a positive affect on your perception by enhancing neuron and nerve communication. On one level this is a form of re-wiring of your brain that affects the way you store information, recall and ultimately your perception of it.   On another level it is possible to defragmentate your body’s connective network, removing the chaos and bringing about a level of order.  As your perception starts to widen or shift, then there is less internal dialogue and debate going on in your mind i.e. shall I do this or not; is it good or bad; yes or no, positive or negative. As the clarity clicks in along with the focus your instinctual awareness increases, bringing stillness to your brain. This level of clarity and focus increases your ability to adapt… but without compromise. So what you end up with is more issues going over your head rather than resonating as a conflict or trauma in your mind and body. For full details of Bioenergy Healing techniques click here.   To read a case history on Depression click here