HEALTHJul 30 · 19:49 UTCTHE ATLANTICRichard A. Friedman

The Real Antidepressant Crisis

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the overprescription of antidepressants, advocating for de-prescribing SSRIs despite patient concerns about their benefits. The article discusses the debate around their effectiveness for moderate-to-severe depression versus everyday distress, noting 17% of American adults use antidepressants.

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