Psychiatry's Dirty Little Secret

Huffington Post by Scott Mendelson MD | Nov. 9, 2009 (Research)

(Blog Post) ". . .of people prescribed an antidepressant to treat their Major Depression, only about 25% enjoy complete resolution of symptoms, another 50% feel some but not complete relief, and the last unfortunate 25% get no relief at all. Full Story »

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Subjects: Sci/Tech, Health
Topics: Psychology
Member Tags: depression, Metabolic Syndrom
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Posted by: Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Nov 9, 2009 - 1:56 PM PST
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Edited by: Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Nov 9, 2009 - 2:00 PM PST

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 by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Nov. 9, 2009

This is a well written, easy to comprehend presentation summarizing the various aspects of Depression and Metabolic Syndrom.

Well, alrighty then--it's time to put down the soda, turn off NewsTrust; and, go for a walk.

All psychiatrists in training are exposed to the so-called Bio-Psycho-Social model of mental illness, which states that mental health or illness is the product of complex ... More »

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