Moving toward a bio-psycho-sociocultural model of major depression.| Psychiatric Times
There is no convincing evidence that low serotonin levels are the primary cause of depression, concludes an "exhaustive" review by UK investigators.| Medscape
In a real-world setting, less than a quarter of patients diagnosed with depression improved with medication, hospitalization, and therapy.| Mad In America
Survey examines adverse personal and interpersonal effects of antidepressants and the impact of polypharmacy| Mad In America
eading message is generated. We summarize the academic studies describing how biomedical observations are often misrepresented in the scientific literature through various forms of data embellishment, publication biases favoring initial and positive studies, improper interpretations, and exaggerated conclusions. These misrepresentations also affect biological psychiatry and are spread through mass media documents. Exacerbated competition, hyperspecialization, and the need to obtain funding fo...| LWW
Dr. Michael Hengartner talks about his new book which addresses the overprescribing of antidepressant drugs and critically examines their efficacy and safety.| Mad In America
In an interview with MIA, Dr. Horowitz discusses his recent article on why tapering off antidepressants can take months or even years.| Mad In America