NHS doctors are over-prescribing pills, not therapy, for older people with depression - News-Medical.net

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NHS doctors are over-prescribing pills, not therapy, for older people with depression  News-Medical.netA systematic review of 27 studies has shown that GPs are too readily prescribing antidepressants to older individuals who are struggling with depression.