More and more women are popping pills for depression — but are SSRIs being overprescribed? - Peer2Peer

More and more women are popping pills for depression — but are SSRIs being overprescribed?

Feb 16, 2026

As antidepressants have moved from taboo to everyday conversation, a question has followed: Does talking about them casually mean people are taking them casually too? The Post investigates.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/16/health/antidepressant-use-is-rising-are-they-being-overprescribed/

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