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How did 274,000 Babies End up on Psychiatric Meds? [Mercola.com]

 

In the U.S., an estimated 17.3 million American adults (7.1% of the adult population), experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017.1 The highest rates are reported among those aged between 18 and 25.2 However, not only is there evidence that depression is vastly overdiagnosed, but there's also evidence showing it's routinely mistreated.

With regard to overdiagnosis, one 2013 study3 found only 38.4% of participants with clinician-identified depression actually met the DSM-4 criteria for a major depressive episode, and only 14.3% of seniors 65 and older met the criteria.

As for treatment, the vast majority are prescribed antidepressant drugs, despite the fact there's virtually no evidence to suggest they provide meaningful help, and plenty of evidence showing the harms are greater than patients are being told.

https://articles.mercola.com/s...mK29CEmht00Ub-2r5OB4

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Yes, I agree. The source of this article is now included in the headline. We always encourage ACEsConnection members to consider the source of information. Having said, that, most of this article is well sourced, and the references include research and links that can be examined. Mercola is a physician (D.O), author, and alternative medicine supporter. He also sells dietary supplements, and is suspicious of vaccination claims. He believes that medicine relies too much on surgery and medication.

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