Antidepressants: Not A Life Sentence
August 8, 2012
By Guest Blogger
Many people are surprised to learn that I took antidepressants in my early 20s. On the surface, I looked like I had it all together. I was valedictorian of my graduating class, I had an active social life, and I was pursuing my PhD in psychology. But inside I was screaming. I’d spent most of my youth desperately seeking male approval. I was also an achievement junkie who was obsessed with getting good grades. I’d… Read More >
Why Antidepressants Don’t Work for Treating Depression
January 27, 2012
By Mark Hyman MD
Here’s some depressing recent medical news: Antidepressants don’t work. What’s even more depressing is that the pharmaceutical industry and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have deliberately deceived us into believing that they do work. As a physician, this is frightening to me. Depression is among the most common problems seen in primary-care medicine and soon will be the second leading cause of disability in this country. A study published in The New England Journal of… Read More >
