Considering going off antidepressants? Here’s what to think about first

Treasure M McGuire

Considering going off antidepressants? Here’s what to think about first

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Mental health is key to health and wellbeing. Yet two in five Australians aged 16 to 85 (44%) experience a mental illness during their lifetime, commonly anxiety or depression. And more than 32 million antidepressant prescriptions are dispensed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme each year for these diagnoses.

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 28 Feb 2023

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Considering going off antidepressants? Here’s what to think about first

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