Many advances have been made in the healthcare field towards
             recognizing mental disorders as real and serious conditions. In times
             past, a mentally unstable person may have been thought to be possessed by
             demons in extreme cases, or considered to just be a lazy or bad person in
             more moderate circumstances. While many ignorant people still hold the
             opinion that people who are depressed should "just get over it" and that
             people can always choose to stop feeling sad or upset if they simply chose
             to do so, medical professionals have worked to make it more commonly
             understood that depression, like many mental disorders, may actually be
             caused by physical factors such as chemical imbalances. This is a very
             positive change and incredibly welcomed decision by those who suffer from
             depression, who can finally find help from professionals without being
             judged harshly. Many avenues are available to assist in the treatment of
             individuals suffering from clinical depression today, including many forms
             of therapy, as well as medications that can help to correct the physical
             malfunctions that cause chemical and hormonal imbalances. Unfortunately,
             while many health professionals use discretion when prescribing treatments
             for depression, others are careless and will make recommendations to
             trusting patients that may cause more harm than good. The nature of our
             fast-paced society has lead to the over-prescribing of anti-depressant
             medication without proper consideration and supervision for the patient,
             which has serious consequences for the individual and society as a whole.
             While there are many valid circumstances in which antidepressants can be
             properly used, these cases are not the majority among those who are
             actually using antidepressant medication.
             Today's society is fast-paced and impatient. "Instant," "Easy," and
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