"It really is an oversimplification. And it really ignores the larger reality, which is that too many patients really cannot access timely, comprehensive care that is much needed for our nation."
Mental health advocates and psychiatrists contest the notion that the U.S. mental health crisis is solely due to overprescription of antidepressants. They argue that timely, comprehensive care is crucial, not just training providers to safely wean patients off medications. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. proposes a plan to reduce antidepressant use, but mental health advocates support it, emphasizing the need for better training and research in mental health care.
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