It would be a real shame to stop a good discussion where there is lots of engagement (yes, even debate) by forum members just to move a thread. This sub forum is generically categorized "Depression" and this thread was started in a logical place, IMO. Yes, this touches on non-Rx treatments, but in a broader context. Can we not allow PC members their own discretion as to whether they wish to read and/or participate in the discussion without getting caught up in the weeds of where this thread should/should not be located? It seems to be parochial, close-minded . . . and, quite bluntly, it appears like a way to just shut down participation because it goes against some members' beliefs. (I could be misconstruing that.)

Little turtle started this thread with a reference to the MAD IN AMERICA website . . . makes me curious as to how many folks on this thread took the opportunity to check it out for themselves before getting their pantaloons in a bunch. I mean, of course anyone can join in at any point without regards to the aforementioned website, but that rather short-changes the opportunity to explore viewpoints, share new ideas, offer hope - yes, HOPE . . .

. . . HOPE because there are soooooooo many people suffering from depression and other MIs that have not been cured by tradition Rx therapies. While antidepressants may offer some relief (myself included), they sure ain't bringing a CURE. For countless others, antidepressants don't bring ANY relief. Many of us are not satisfied with the conventional medicine and Rx approach. For those that are, that is perfectly OK, but there is no need to take this down the Us vs Them, pro-drugs vs anti-drugs rabbit hole. Let's face it, if drugs were THE answer, we would not be on this forum and Psych Central would have no cause for existence. As I've mentioned before, drugs are but one tool in the toolbox. There are a lot of people who probably are not aware of the other tools because our doctors have been trained in only 1. Maybe 1.5. So many people in the throes of depression don't even have the wherewithal to think beyond filling a script. Maybe they could read something here that could help them.

Sorry, I just had to let that out . . . now, where's my Haagen Dazs?