It is dangerous to suggest that anti-depressants are not useful

I am one of 3,000 GPs in Ireland who manage approximately 25m consultations annually. Most of these consultations are complex, dealing with more than one problem. About one fifth directly relate to a mental health symptom. 

As trained specialists in mental health, knowing patients over time, in touch with their psychosocial needs, GPs are experts at listening, counselling, diagnosing, risk assessing, and managing mental health.

Common conditions which GPs manage include anxiety, depression, and addiction. All mental health symptoms require a holistic approach. Accordingly treatment options include social, psychological, and medication components. GPs manage most mental health difficulties without referral to other primary care colleagues, medication, and without referral to secondary care. But sometimes medication will be needed to manage a severe mental health symptom and this will include anti-depressants.