@RoombaWithAView @monitoringbias Antidepressants are prescribed for other mental illnesses such as bipolar and personality disorders. GPs also prescribe them without a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. And that’s not even addressing docs overprescribe meds li
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@sanilrege @HengartnerMP "The frequency of antidepressant (ADs) prescription is high, with general practitioners (GPs) responsible for about 80% of the prescriptions." Mercier, et al. (2014). Why do general practitioners prescribe #antidepressants to their
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With psychiatrist shortage, primary care prescribes most psych meds. Is it best practice? “frequency of antidepressant prescription is high, w/general practitioners (GPs) responsible for about 80% of prescriptions.” UK #prescribingpsychologists can help!
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Study showed nearly 20% AD prescriptions for non-psychiatric conditions - need research if any suicides? @Fiddaman https://t.co/mlEenmfmGy