Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.
Anti-depressants or benzodiazepines in patients with complaints of depressive symptoms (in absence of depressive episode/disorder)
[2012]
Recommendation(s)
Neither antidepressants nor benzodiazepines should be used for the initial treatment of individuals with complaints of depressive symptoms in absence of current/prior depressive episode/disorder.
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Quality of evidence: LOW