Another concern of mine is the completeness, or lack thereof, of the study. I've discussed before how studies can be skewed or slanted (deliberately or accidentally) in one direction or another. In this case, I don't think that the study was skewed, but it was limited in its scope. Literally, actually. The trial results that the study examined only covered six weeks of treatment with antidepressants The question is - how many people who were given placebos subsequently had a relapse of depression symptoms? Sometimes the mind does heal itself, but in many cases, once you have suffered a bout of depression, it can recur the rest of your life.

If you or someone you know has seen these reports and concluded that it's not worth taking antidepressants anymore, there's one thing I must urge you to consider. It is very important that you discontinue your medication with the help of your doctor. He or she can help you taper off and avoid any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.