Multiple Choice
Rachel is a secretary at a large law firm, where she is treated with a lack of respect, then she goes home to her husband and children where she has to cook and clean while her husband watches T.V. Recently, Rachel was given antidepressants to treat her feelings of sadness and lack of self-worth. The most likely criticism of Rachel's diagnosis of depression would be
A) most women become depressed, so Rachel should not necessarily receive this diagnosis.
B) normal female behaviour is being medicalized.
C) Rachel is more likely suffering from generalized anxiety disorder.
D) anti-depressants are not the best method to treat depression.
E) Rachel is facing many difficulties--perhaps changes in her life would remedy the situation.
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