Argumentative Thesis Paper

Instructions – “You are responsible for the completion of an APA style term paper. The paper must be no less than 15 pages in length (including the title and reference pages).(double-spaced, 12 point font). There must be 20 references from peer-reviewed journals (use only primary sources). Each student will choose one of the major psychological theories or perspectives covered in the course. The paper must have a clear thesis statement. Use peer reviewed research to provide support for the thesis statement. Also required to synthesize relevant material to provide compelling support for their thesis statement.”

My topic/ thesis statement: SSRIs are considered first-line treatments for depression, PTSD and anxiety, however, their long-term effectiveness is often exaggerated, and they should only be prescribed in conjunction with psychotherapy to prevent dependency and manage side effects.