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I would definitely emphasise the same – do not take the conclusions of this study as a proof to stop antidepressants. First of all, be careful of single studies
by NoPie 4y ago
I would definitely emphasise the same – do not take the conclusions of this study as a proof to stop antidepressants. First of all, be careful of single studies that may be biased. In this case I don't even know if life in Saudi Arabia might have some specific features that are not applicable in western countries. And generally long-term studies do not have a good track record. For example, many studies about long term effect of certain diet on health outcomes have disappointed.
- FollowingTheDao 4y agoUntil studies take genetics into account there will be no progress.
- ncmncm 4y agoUntil we have means to objectively distinguish between many different pathologies all labeled as "depression", other than by what medication they respond to, there will be no progress. And, all RCTs purporting to show no effect will remain worth less than the paper they are printed on. And, claims based on these RCTs will be, at best, ignorant; at worst, dishonest. If you have read this and continue repeating such claims, you have moved to the "dishonest" column.
- biomcgary 4y agoUS data, not Saudi. From the article: the researchers used data from the 2005-2015 United States' Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS), a large longitudinal study that tracks the health services that Americans use. Incredibly low resolution study.