Don Calkins wrote:
The problem arises when a doctor finds it easier (and more
profitaable?) to prescribe a pill for extended periods rather than
help the patient deal with the problem that caused the depression.
First, physicians can generate higher fees for the time involved with
therapy versus the few minutes it takes to write a prescription. Other
than psychiatrists, most physicians have little or no training in
therapy and cannot make time for it in a busy practice. Second, some
depressions are caused by neurochemical or hormone imbalances and not
external problems.
At the same time, there are a lot of people who feel they should not
have to put up with occasional 'down' spells. They immediately go to
their doctor and insist on a pill to make them feel 'normal'.
Antidepressants do not work that way; it may be weeks before the patient
notices any beneficial effect.
Marleen
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