Millions Led Astray by These Pills, No Better Than a Placebo

It's the most widely used treatment for this growing condition, yet it's also among the least effective. What's more, you're taking grave risks for a very small chance of benefit.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• In the U.S. in 2017, an estimated 17.3 million American adults, or 7.1% of the adult population, experienced at least one major depressive episode. The highest rates were reported among those aged between 18 and 25

• In the period of March 30, 2022, to April 11, 2022, 22% of U.S. adults reported symptoms of depression, although it was even…