DEAR DR. GOTT: A friend of mine recently adopted a cat on the advice of her psychiatrist as part of a comprehensive approach to her mild depression. She is also taking St. John’s wort, B vitamins (especially B12) and undergoing talk therapy. Does this sound right? Shouldn’t she be on a prescription antidepressant?

After talking to her, I think her doctor is a bit of a quack and is just taking advantage of her. My friend lives alone, having recently lost her husband of 50-plus years. I believe her depression is a direct result of her loss. Otherwise, she is in good health, takes no ...

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