DESTIGMATIZING DEPRESSION
It is time to improve the detection and treatment of major depression
in primary care settings
In a study at John Hopkins University, 14.3% of people over 65 were correctly diagnosed with depression. Additionally, 75% of them took medication such as Lexapro, Prozac, and other antidepressants incorrectly.
This medication can cause harm to people who truly do not need it. If we successfully decide that they do not have depression, we will be improving their health as well.