At long last - "GPs told to avoid offering antidepressants" (The Telegraph)

[Junglechicken]

Hi everyone,

 

Looks like it has worked:

 

GPs told to avoid offering antidepressants (msn.com)

 

GPs have been told to avoid offering antidepressants as a first-line of treatment to those with borderline depression.

 

This has come about because of the rising number of cases of depression in the UK due to the pandemic.

[Hms123]

better late than never i suppose 

[JesusSavemefromWD]

Finally, they are starting to get it…. But I think we still have long way before doctors realize the detrimental effects of these drugs….. I still remember my doctors expression “ Zoloft is a very mild and beneficial drug” …. No it’s not ….it’s potent and dangerous 

[Junglechicken]

GPs don't really know the adverse effects these drugs cause, because it is likely they have never taken them themselves.

 

They only go on what pharma tells them.

 

Talking therapies, exercise, and naturopathic remedies are the way forward IMHO.

[jon1]

It makes perfect sense, but - in the UK at least - access to mental health support is very poor, and often involves a very long wait. So they can make recommendations all they want, but if the services aren't there, it's empty words.

 

When I first saw a doctor, I was told it would be at least 12 weeks until I could see anyone. So the doctor put me on an SSRI to 'help in the meantime'. As a result I've spent an awfully long time suffering withdrawal from a drug that I wouldn't have been offered if the doctor had a viable alternative.

 

In the end I had to pay to see someone sooner anyway.