In publicly funded studies of antidepressants, less than 50 percent of patients experienced an end to their depression after pharmacotherapy with antidepressants.

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Many studies, including those funded publicly, have shown that while antidepressants can be effective for many individuals, less than 50% of patients achieve remission of their depression symptoms solely through pharmacotherapy with antidepressants. This reflects the complexity of depression as a disorder and the variability in individual responses to medication.

In Publicly Funded Studies of Antidepressants, Less Than 50 Percent