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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vs. Medication for Depression

In the U.S., an estimated 17.3 million American adults, or 7.1% of the adult population, experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017. Research suggests major depression may be vastly overdiagnosed and overtreated with antidepressants, and that a majority of those who take these drugs stay on them long-term, which may compromise their health. While may doctors are quick to prescribe antidepressants to patients struggling with depression, there are other options to help manage and...