Antidepressants' benefits may be exaggerated

fairly high percentage of studies done on anti-depressants of all types concluded that they did not work nearly as well as claimed. It is interesting because the effectiveness of St. John's Wort was dismissed some time back as a result of one clinical study that had equivocal results. It is likely that many people are experiencing placebo effects when taking these drugs. They make a huge amount of money for the pharmaceutical industry. I have long thought mild to moderate depression was a lifestyle issue. Good diet and exercise along with stress management is probably a better route for those with mild to moderate depression. Severe depression with suicidal ideation is another thing altogether. In any event, no one should discontinue their meds without discussing it with their doctor. It could probably be argued that much of the stress that leads to depression is caused being overworked, living in a polluted environment, not having time to "smell the roses," etc.