The body initially intended to publish a full update in January 2018, but chose to delay and
re-consult on the plans after experts raised concerns at what they viewed as “significant
flaws in methodology, lack of transparency, and inconsistencies in the document.” 7 Paul
Chrisp, director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE, said,“We have amended the guideline
to recognise the emerging evidence on the severity and duration of antidepressant
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