All U.S. Adults Should Be Screened for Depression, Panel Recommends

scientificamerican.com

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Big Pharma must be behind this.

Why? The most-prescribed antidepressants are beyond patent protections and are inexpensive generics.

They also don't work. Some of the first-generation drugs were pretty safe (and reasonably effective), but they fell out of favor.

First line treatment for depression is not medication but a short course of talking therapy.

That would be... depressing.