clinical depression
Coverage of clinical depression in the Nexus archive.
- The Real Antidepressant Crisis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the overprescription of antidepressants, advocating for de-prescribing SSRIs despite patient concerns about their benefits. The article discusses the debate around their effectiveness for moderate-to-severe depression versus everyday distress, noting 17% of American adults use antidepressants.
- Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai takes mental health leave
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai is taking a one-month mental health leave to address clinical depression and anxiety through an outpatient program. She cited stress from mass shootings, the municipal election, and Operation Metro Surge as contributing factors to her decision.
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is proposing a mental health leave policy for county employees. In 2023, she took a two-month leave of absence to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility.