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I don't think it's fair to describe antidepressants as a "crutch" by any means. But they're definitely not a cure, and the pharmaceutical companies and mental health industry seem to be pushing them as though they are. Most responsible psychiatrists will tell you that pills are not enough; you need to develop a long-term therapy plan in addition to filling a prescription. Pills can help you get started on the road to recovery (really, management), but developing a more positive mindset takes time and effort of your own.
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This is exactly the problem. Finding a professional who can actually help address your problem is very difficult and very tied to your financial status. Lots of people simply cannot AFFORD to be depressed or rather they can't afford to be properly treated for it.
Zeste makes some excellent points, but the problem is the average individual may not necessarily be able to differentiate whether their problem is an actual chemical problem or just being "bummed", as typically negative situations have a tendency to perpetuate other negative situations which while being external factors can often lead to a prolonged period of a externally driven depression. This is where the mental health industry has the average individual at a disadvantage, they aren't educated enough to be able to personally identify which the problem is, and the mental health industry opts to shove pills in peoples' faces instead.
I'm not anti drug due to being of scientologist or whatever, I've had a bad experience with them due to being mishandled by incompetants who just wanted to shove me to take whatever pill they just received. That being said I don't believe they are incapable of helping, but unfortunately we have to put incredible trust in these people who aren't necessarily looking out for your personal mental health.