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...but usually when we have some problem, we address the cause of the problem, and something must have caused the chemical imbalance in the first place.
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A former colleague of mine in an institution I used to work at, a psychologist, had very little faith in actually getting to the core of the problems the patient was experiencing to solve them. He would prescribe antidepressants whenever he saw that it could help the patient help themselves. It would enable them to react, and confront their problems, that they prior to the medication had seen as futile, due to the depression.
This, rather than countless sessions of conventional therapy was in many cases much more efficient. And, as Aedes said, progress is often depending on it.
That said, I do see the point of questioning the prescribing of antidepressants. I'm certain there are cases in which a therapist, or a doctor, prescribes antidepressants and lets the patient go without even concidering that therapy could be a better sollution.
Very interesting topic btw. !