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Depression
Researchers at University of Otago target depression
June 3rd, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, "The syndrome of major depression is widely regarded as a specific mental illness that has increased to the point where it will be second in the International Burden of Disease ranking by 2020. This article examines the assumption that major depression is a specific illness, that it is rapidly increasing, and that a medical response is justified." "I argue that major depression is not a natural entity and does not identify a homogenous group of patients. The apparent increase in major depression results from: confusing those who are ill with those who share their symptoms;...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-03)
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