The actual efficacy of antidepressant medications

One of the most divisive topics in the mental health field is how well do traditional antidepressants work.

On our website we quote that 1 in 3 people who start antidepressants feel improvements in their mood. That is based on one of the largest studies to date on antidepressants called the STAR*D trial, which we link to on in our External Resources.

A new review just published puts even that scary low number at closer to 1 out of 9 patients helped. It is a fascinating read into how poorly we actually understand these medications despite the fact that they are prescribed to millions of people every year.

Read more at: Antidepressant-drugs-according-to-latest-study-a-critical-re-appraisal

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