You may have seen some Internet memes about depression, such as the one claiming that nature is the true antidepressant, not a pill. These are very damaging stereotypes that paint a misleading picture of depression as a condition that doesn’t require medical treatment. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga discusses a recent meta-analysis in The Lancet, which provided solid scientific evidence that antidepressants are more effective than placebo in treating depression.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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Tags:  antidepressants,  depression,  suicide,  mental health,  The Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  Psychiatry Series