The New York Times published an article regarding how effective medication is in treating depression.
Some widely prescribed drugs for depression provide relief in extreme cases but are no more effective than placebo pills for most patients, according to a new analysis released Tuesday.
....“The message for patients with mild to moderate depression,” Dr. DeRubeis said, “is, ‘Look, medications are always an option, but there’s little evidence that they add to other efforts to shake the depression — whether it’s exercise, seeing the doctor, reading about the disorder or going for psychotherapy.’ ”
Read full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/09/opinion/09warner.html?scp=1&sq=the%20wrong%20story%20about%20depression&st=cse
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