Tom cruise has been almost 20 years since the notorious explosion at the show today, and he was enthusiastic about the antidepressant and called the psychiatrist ‘doctor science’.
At that time, the land was widely ridiculed, and the cruise was dismissed as a Hollywood eccentricity to make a controversial opinion.
But now, a record number of young Americans who are diagnosed with depression and prescriptions between teenagers and 20s are seen as new lights.
Today, according to the new CDC data, almost 18 %of Americans have depression in 2023. When the controversial interview of Cruise was aired, the figure in 2005 About 5.4 %.
At the same time, the agency said 11 percent of Americans were taking antidepressants in 2023. In recent years, the number has fallen slightly, but the best players hide dramatic surges among young adults: use antidepressants. Between 18 and 24 It increased 35 % from 2018 to 2023.
Cruise warned of the excessive radiation of mental medicines, especially the influence of big pharmaceuticals, and the fast pix spirit that he thought he was selling to young people.
According to Dr. Sarah Boss, a psychiatrist of New York City, the data seems to support at least some of his concern.
She said in dailymail.com: ‘When we treat ADHD or depression, we put a band -aid on the wound.
‘If there is no drug, nothing has changed. Regarding mental health, we must focus on sustainable long -term solutions so that people can overcome the root cause of the problem. ‘
Cruise’s interview clip is re -packed in social media and can be seen millions of times.
In his explosive interview, Cruz said that all antidepressants were covering the problem. You do not reach why. ‘
He also insisted that there is no chemical imbalance.
He said: ‘When you start talking about chemical imbalances, you need to evaluate and read the research paper on how you think about this chemical imbalance theory. There is no science behind it. ‘
The idea that depression is caused by the ‘chemical imbalance’ of the brain began in the 1950s when the first psychiatric drug was developed.
Scientists believed that low -level brain chemicals, such as serotonin and Norepinephrine, could feel low and the drug could be fixed.
But in the last 25 years, many experts say it’s too simple to question this theory.
Most of them agree that mental illness is mixed not only due to the difference in genetics, experience of life, stress and even brain structure as well as brain chemicals.
Dr. BOSS said: ‘In some cases, the drug can be a fantastic asset that helps someone returns to his feet or manage the pain of detoxification in severe cases.
‘But it is not a long -term solution for mental health struggle. We need an integrated approach, not fast modifications. ‘
In his explosive interview, Cruz said that all antidepressants were covering the problem. You do not reach the reason ‘
In the 1950s and 60s, doctors did not have a brain scan or blood test to prove theory. They just seemed to raise people’s moods.
One of the drugs, called iproniazid, was originally used for tuberculosis treatment. But patients felt happier and scientists looked at how it affected brain chemicals. It has been shown to boost the level of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
On the other hand, another drug called reserpine, used for high blood pressure, often made people feel depressed. It lowered the same brain chemicals.
Then in the 1980s, a new type of drug called SSRIS, such as Prozac, was introduced. They are specifically targeted serotonin, making it more popular, making the theory of ‘chemical imbalance’ more popular.
SSRI has been monitored on the basis of growth in recent years. Concerns about side effects.
SSRI usually causes sexual dysfunction, weight gain, insomnia, headaches, nausea and dizziness.
People can also experience emotional paralysis, and until they are separated from life and have a low response.
According to NHS, frequent side effects of SSRI include indigestion, insomnia and sexual desire loss. But they can also cause excessive sweating and increase sensitivity to the sun.
Despite concerns about doctors dealing with prescriptions for antidepressants, they were considered effective in countless clinical trials and became a standard for treatment for depression and other mood disorders.
It is useful in 2018 Meta -analysis We have examined how 21 other antidepressants are carried out in the treatment of the main depression of adults by the union of the international psychiatrist.
They found that all antidepressants work better than placebo.
In 1999, scientists said that a common SSRI, Celexa, is very effective for depression patients. Dose of drugs, especially at 40 mg and 60 mg Sich the bigger improvement When compared with placebo in depression symptoms, especially moods, depression and cognitive problems.
10 mg and 20 mg of lower capacity showed a consistent advantage.
In 2018, scientists concluded a similar conclusion about sertraline sold in Zoloft. 72 adults with major depression were randomly assigned to receive set Ralin (50 mg, up to 200mg every day) or placebo.
In 2023, about 11 %of Americans took antidepressants. Prescription rates are rising among children and young people.
The first result was a 50 % reduction in 17 items Hamilton’s depression rating scores.
The results also showed that 72 %of Sertraline-treated patients achieved this reaction compared to 32 %of the placebo group.
Doctors usually do not prescribe the drug until the patient attempts conversation or receives medication every day.
Drugs are generally prescribed to those who deal with severe depression at moderate rather than those who experience light depression that does not have a big impact on their lives.
Nevertheless, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other types of therapies showed strong evidence of the efficacy of light depression.
The drug seemed to relieve symptoms of depression in many patients by increasing the possibility of serotonin in the brain, but the delay between chemical change and mood improvement was raised about the actual way of working.
In 2023, women were more likely to take the drug compared to men -15 % (1 out of 7), 7 % or 14 in 14.
Adults aged 18-44 were less likely to use antidepressants, and 10.7 %were slightly more than about 12 %and 65-74 years old.
However, there was no big difference in the use of antidepressants between people aged 75 or older and other ages.
Despite the uncertainty of someone’s depressed cause, drugs that correct neurotransmitter imbalances are one of the most commonly used tools in psychiatrists in addition to treatment.
According to CDC, about 18 %of Americans are currently experiencing depression and about 11 %of them are medicinal.
And doctors generally advise patients to take drugs with treatment, but many people are not enough or can afford to be used nearby.
This means that many people who are treated by psychiatrists who are responsible for distributing drugs are not mainly a drug therapist, so they may not be able to train the root cause of depression.
Compared to the United States, Canadian doctors prescribe much less antidepressants. 5-9 %of Canadians take them.
The use of antidepressants increased significantly in the 1990s and early 2000s, but this trend is recent data. The speed was slowed or highly supported.
For example, a 2012 study found that the increase in the use of antidepressants was horizontal compared to decades.
But the use of antidepressants in the United States is increasing.
According to a study published in pediatric journals, monthly antidepressant distribution speed 66.3 % increased In January 2016 and December 2022, it has increased by 63.5 % since March 2020.
In the same interview, Cruise said that ADHD (ADHD (ADHD) was often wrongly diagnosed, and the use of drugs such as ritalin and adderall to treat ADHD is part of a greater problem of excessive problems with drug treatment.
This trend is particularly noticeable for children, and some estimates point out that about one out of 10 schools in the United States has been prescribed ADHD drugs in the last few years.
