CU-BOULDER PROFESSOR PART OF STUDY UNDERMINING ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Benefits Of The Drugs May Be Minimal For Those With Mild, Moderate Depression

Antidepressants have little effect on people with mild or moderate
depression, according to a new study that involved a University of
Colorado researcher.

The new study published this week in the Journal of the American
Medical Association shows that the benefits of antidepressant
medications may be minimal or nonexistent for those with moderate or
mild depression.

However, the benefit of medications is substantial for patients with
severe depression. University of Pennsylvania researchers led the
study, which included research from Sona Dimidjian of CU-Boulder.

The study suggests that doctors should consider recommending
self-help, exercise or psychological therapy as alternatives to
antidepressants for patients with mild or moderate depression cases.

Contact Camera Staff Writer Brittany Anas