I thought it might be useful to have a look round for some of the reactions to this week's
research on the effectiveness of antidepressants.
Particularly interesting is the response from the US, which is generally more favourable to medication than the UK. Here's a quote from
a Washington Post story
Dr. Nada Stotland, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association, said she wasn't surprised that the study found that not every antidepressant works for every patient. Many people who are depressed don't respond to the first antidepressant they try. It can take up to an average of three different antidepressants until one works for a particular patient, she said.
Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/mental-health/2008/02/antidepressant-research-the-re.html
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