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Antidepressant Use Soars Among Youth Amid Social Media Trend

10/21/2025

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Antidepressant use is rising among young people, especially women, who increasingly view these medications as lifestyle accessories.
Prescriptions have surged, with millions of adults and children using antidepressants.
Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have amplified the trend, as antidepressant hashtags garner billions of views.
Critics argue that romanticizing antidepressants trivializes mental health and may foster dependence, raising long-term concerns.

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Story summary

Antidepressant use is rising among young people, especially women, who increasingly view these medications as lifestyle accessories.
Prescriptions have surged, with millions of adults and children using antidepressants.
Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have amplified the trend, as antidepressant hashtags garner billions of views.
Critics argue that romanticizing antidepressants trivializes mental health and may foster dependence, raising long-term concerns.