Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

Depression is one of the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 4% of the global ...

Researchers have developed a machine learning model capable of predicting whether a patient with depression will respond to ...

A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to a new UCLA research study. "It turns out SSRIs don't just make our brains happier; they also make our T cells ...

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressiveness and sleeplessness. But a specific class of antidepressant medications -- ...

AMSTERDAM — A noninvasive EEG-based test may help predict the risk of sexual dysfunction for patients considering treatment with antidepressants, a new study showed. The Loudness Dependence of ...

While I've never been impressed with the argument that SSRIs work a whole lot better than a placebo, I am becoming impressed with the list of SSRI-related side effects. I'm also willing to bet that ...

Switching from an SSRI to an SNRI typically involves gradually tapering off the SSRI under a doctor’s guidance and starting the SNRI at a low dose. Switching from a selective serotonin reuptake ...

Antidepressants can be a powerful tool in helping deal with depression symptoms, medical experts say. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition ...

A new mouse study found antidepressant use during pregnancy may influence brain development in utero. Most antidepressants are safe to use during pregnancy, according to experts. Depending on the ...