Psychiatrists Urge People To Consult Their Doctor Before Stopping Antidepressants, UK

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has urged people taking antidepressants not to discontinue their medication without consulting a doctor.NICE guidelines point to the efficacy of antidepressants as well as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for people with moderate to severe depression. Many studies have shown that a combination of medication and psychotherapy has been particularly effective.

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Filed under: Depression on February 27th, 2008