Are Antidepressants Overprescribed and Causing Harm?

15/03/2024 56 min Temporada 16 Episodio 55
Are Antidepressants Overprescribed and Causing Harm?

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Episode Synopsis

More than 1 in 8 Americans takes antidepressants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the number likely increased during the pandemic. Many people take antidepressants for off-label uses, including anxiety and trouble sleeping. We examine the latest research showing an increase in troubling side effects, including serious numbing of all emotions and sexual function, as well as suicide increases. We also look at some good news about one way to decrease depression, so join this important conversation!