> I read this sort of critique often, but what are people living with debilitating depression supposed to do?

Not waste money on useless treatments? Seek out other treatments like TMS (SAINT protocol), ECT, ketamine?

I don't know why you suggest that useless treatments are better than nothing. You could also throw in prayer, naturopathy, and seeking a psychic.

Americans hate to hear this: Not all problems have solutions. Really.