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John Elder

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Blood pressure medicine treats depression by cooling inflammation - Caught on Camera

It is now understood that brain inflammation plays a critical role in many psychiatric and neurological disorders. Photo: Getty

A commonly prescribed blood pressure medication is being investigated as an alternative treatment for adults with severe depression by Deakin University researchers.

The researchers have asked The New Daily to put a callout to potential volunteers – people with bipolar disorder or major depression – for this novel Phase II clinical trial.

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