evie_quoi t1_ivqy9ax wrote
Reply to comment by Fit-Rest-973 in New study (n=276) finds that a standardized mindfulness program is as effective as a common antidepressant (Escitalopram) at treating anxiety, with both treatments leading to about a 30% reduction in symptoms. by fotogneric
I mean, we also have years of studies on them now and understand depression/anxiety differently
Fit-Rest-973 t1_ivr9dl6 wrote
It is criminal, the way these drugs are being shoved down the throats of the elderly. Yes, they're depressed. Because they are old, and are close to death
onwardtoaction t1_ivrj9n5 wrote
why is this criminal? there are generics available for every major SSRI and I bet profit margins are extremely thin. agree that the quality of life for much of the elderly is low, but if pills that have been shown to help end up helping, what is the harm?
Fit-Rest-973 t1_ivrjl0r wrote
For starters, they're ineffective. The last thing elderly people need is more toxins for their organs to filter
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