While this is partially true, it is important to realize that most of these papers are talking about mild to moderate depression (not severe depression or any o

While this is partially true, it is important to realize that most of these papers are talking about mild to moderate depression (not severe depression or any other mental illness). There is a ton of evidence that medication helps in more severe cases (https://www.psychiatrist.com/JCP/article/Pages/efficacy-ssris-newer-antidepressants-severe-depression.aspx https://www.psychiatrist.com/JCP/article/Pages/efficacy-ssri...) the main debate is whether depression meds are being over-prescribed in mild cases.