Posted by SLS on April 8, 2006, at 11:10:15
In reply to Re: Drugs versus Psychotherapy - Backlash?, posted by linkadge on April 8, 2006, at 10:54:02
> I am saying that before somebody takes an antidepressant exercise should be tried
This is precisely where we are in disagreement.
> and considered for those who aren't responding to drugs as an alternitive or adjunctive.
If one can exercise, I agree that it makes sense to do so.
If you were to prescribe exercise for someone who is severely depressed, how would you administer it? How many weeks do you allow to elapse before declaring it a treatment failure?
- Scott
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