An Epidemic of Depression?

Antidepressants are now the most commonly prescribed class of medications in the U.S. The use of antidepressants has doubled in the last decade. And the rate of use by women is double that for men. What's going on here? What's behind the increase?  Who's to blame? Is anyone to blame? Discuss.

Hat tip: http://neuroskeptic.blogspot.com/
 

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