"Global Ranking of Antidepressant Prescription Rates Unveiled"

Iceland has the highest rate of antidepressant prescriptions, with 161 per 1,000 residents, followed by Portugal and Canada. The US ranks fifth with 110 per 1,000 people, while South Korea has the lowest rate at 27 per 1,000. Factors contributing to high prescription rates include the cost of drugs versus therapy and social support. In the US, depression rates are high, particularly in regions with other chronic diseases and social factors. Living alone is associated with increased risk of mental health problems. England also has high prescription rates, with 1 million antidepressant prescriptions for teens in 2022.