Season 16 · Episode 55
Are Antidepressants Overprescribed and Causing Harm?
March 15, 202456m 0s
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Show Notes
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!