“Not only are poor, unemployed, less will-educated and non-white people more likely to become depressed, but they are also least likely to benefit from treatment by either antidepressants or psychotherapy. That is why combating depression requires more than merely providing effective treatment for those who are already suffering from it. We also need the change the social conditions - such a racism, unemployment, poverty, unaffordable housing, and lack of adequate education - that put people at increased risk of becoming depressed.”
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The Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth
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Irving Kirsch
Irving Kirsch is a renowned psychologist, born on March 7, 1943. He has conducted extensive research in the field of cognitive psychology, particularly on the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Professor Kirsch's work has had a profound impact on the field of psychotherapy. more
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