How assessments can increase antidepressant prescriptions

About this episode

This episode discusses how assessments can lead to an increase in antidepressant prescriptions.

Topics covered

• antidepressants
• assessments
• mental health

Keywords

• prescription
• mental health assessment
• pharmacology

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