The Local Denmark https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Danish study raises doubts over effect of anti-depression meds Research into the effects of antidepressant medicines is so lacking that we can’t be certain the medicines work, according to the results of an analysis carried out by Danish researchers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190715/danish-study-raises-doubts-over-effect-of-anti-depression-meds Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:15:47 +0200 danish-study-raises-doubts-over-effect-of-anti-depression-meds Moving to Denmark: The emotional challenges faced by mixed-culture couples If you are living in a new culture or are in a relationship that crosses between cultures, you might be facing challenges you've not met before. But there are plenty of ways to tackle them, writes our guest columnist Hanne-Berit Hahnemann. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190520/the-emotional-challenges-faced-by-mixed-culture-couples-in-denmark Mon, 20 May 2019 16:49:21 +0200 the-emotional-challenges-faced-by-mixed-culture-couples-in-denmark Why international relocation can put a strain on relationships - and how 'purpose' can help Finding a sense of purpose for relocation to a new country is key for happy relationships and good mental health amongst internationals, writes our guest columnist Hanne-Berit Hahnemann. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180716/denmark-why-international-relocation-can-put-a-strain-on-relationships-and-how-purpose-can-help Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:34:23 +0200 denmark-why-international-relocation-can-put-a-strain-on-relationships-and-how-purpose-can-help '60 percent’ rise in Danish children on antidepressants An international study has shown the numbers of Danish children and youths prescribed antidepressant medication increased by 60 percent between 2005 and 2012. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160309/antidepressants-60-per-cent-increase-in-danish-children-on-meds Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:14:05 +0100 antidepressants-60-per-cent-increase-in-danish-children-on-meds Cheering up Copenhagen one hug at a time As part of our Events Around Town series, we spoke with the Indonesian woman who organized a hugging campaign in Copenhagen on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150217/cheering-up-copenhagen-one-hug-at-a-time Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:22:00 +0100 cheering-up-copenhagen-one-hug-at-a-time