Chapter
The Overprescribing of Antidepressants
2:01:02 - 2:10:24 (09:21)
Antidepressants are being overprescribed, particularly for non-major depression, due to the false impression created by drug companies. The efficacy of these drugs is debatable and they do not work for everyone with major depression.
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Many people are suffering from overprescribing of antidepressants due to drug companies creating the impression that taking a pill is the solution to depression.
2:01:02 - 2:07:49 (06:46)
Summary
Many people are suffering from overprescribing of antidepressants due to drug companies creating the impression that taking a pill is the solution to depression. There is evidence showing that antidepressants do not work on everybody with major depression, causing harm to those overprescribed medications.
ChapterThe Overprescribing of Antidepressants
Episode#263 – John Abramson: Big Pharma
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The diagnosis isn't that the person feels sadder than they want to feel, but rather figuring out why they feel that way.
2:07:49 - 2:10:24 (02:35)
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The diagnosis isn't that the person feels sadder than they want to feel, but rather figuring out why they feel that way. Seeking help from professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses can provide insight and support.