The patient came to see me already convinced she was depressed, having googled her symptoms. Her sadness, loss of motivation, sleeplessness, and work and relationship problems were classic symptoms. Google” had done us both a favor. But she had also googled potential treatments and settled on an antidepressant that was known for not causing weight gain. When I suggested a referral to a psychiatrist more familiar with the options,...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 29, 2017 18:33 UTC