Study: For good and bad, TV ads promote higher prescribing volume of psychiatric medications

Conclusions: Findings suggest that DTCA requests are typically accommodated, promote higher prescribing volume, and have competing effects on treatment quality. More methodologically strong studies are needed to increase confidence in conclusions. Related articles: Systematic evidence review finds cognitive behavioral therapy as effective as antidepressant medicines in treating depression Next: Harnessing information and communications technology (ICT) to address mental health challenges affecting 700 million people today
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