Are antidepressants worth trying for depression?

Almost every day there’s a story in the popular media about the dangers of antidepressants or a report of yet another research study that questions the efficacy of a particular antidepressant. And even though antidepressant use is soaring in the United States, there is still a stigma about admitting you’re taking them. In spite of the stigma, antidepressants can and do work for most people with depression.

With proper treatment, antidepressants are effective for about 70% of those treated -- even those with serious depressions. They can be a lifesaving first step in stabilizing mood, especially when your depression has affected your functioning to the extent that you are in danger of losing your job or an important relationship, or you are at risk of harming yourself.

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