Antidepressants are like antibiotics

Simple analogies can sometimes be helpful when emphasizing a point with a patient.  In what ways are antidepressants like antibiotics? Each of these similarities makes an important point regarding treatment with antidepressants. 1. Antidepressants are not “happy pills” Antibiotics don’t work for all infections. When you have a sore throat, you don’t automatically take an […]