Why Do the World’s Happiest Countries Lead in Antidepressant Use?

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Many nations that score highest on quality-of-life indexes also top the chart for daily antidepressant doses. Iceland leads with 141.4 defined daily doses per 1,000 people, followed by the United States, Australia, Portugal and the UK. Is this trend driven by greater mental health awareness and access to care, or does it expose deeper societal pressures? What factor do you think explains these high numbers? Let’s discuss your take on the rankings and their implications. Source: OECD health data

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