Posted by ed_uk on December 6, 2004, at 8:19:41
In reply to New UK guidelines for anti-depressants..., posted by jclint on December 6, 2004, at 8:00:44
Hi John,
I think that it's somewhat ridiculous for NICE to state that psychological therapy should be the first line treatment for anxiety disorders on the NHS because they know full well that the resources are not available. I once had to wait well over a year for 3 sessions with an NHS psychologist.
I agree that it's very important that GPs and patients are told the risks of SSRIs (such as withdrawal symptoms) but I fear the day when the pharmacist will look at me like a drug addict when I collect my citalopram.
Regards,
Ed.
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