Quarter of Scots Adults on Antidepressants Amid Mental Health Crisis

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Quarter of Scots Adults on Antidepressants Amid Mental Health Crisis
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  • Over 1 million Scots adults prescribed antidepressants last month.
  • Quarter of Scottish adults rely on antidepressants as mental health support.
    • Experts criticize over-reliance on antidepressants in Scotland.
    • GPs struggle with lack of mental health support, leading to more prescriptions.
    • Scottish Conservatives urge increased mental health funding.
    • Since 2007, SNP failed to stop rising antidepressant use.
    • Calls for therapy-focused mental health approach over medication.
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