Antidepressants treat symptoms of depression by increasing levels of brain signaling molecules (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin, as with the most widely used type of antidepressant, selective ...

Hypobaric hypoxia, the reduced oxygen pressure encountered at high altitudes, has emerged as a paradoxical stimulus with potential antidepressant properties. Experimental models reveal that controlled ...

Antidepressant therapies modulate monoaminergic neurotransmission, principally via serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine pathways. Classes include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), ...

SSRI mechanism: SSRIs block serotonin reuptake, increasing levels that help regulate mood, sleep, and appetite. Potential risks: Side effects can include temporary anxiety increases and rare severe ...

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that different SSRI medications affect metabolic processes in developing nerve cells in distinct ways. Alterations in energy metabolism, oxidative stress ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is among the most common psychiatric disorders, affecting approximately 330 million people worldwide. This disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, ...

When it comes to psychological problems, there are different ways how they can be managed. Talk therapies, such as psychodynamic or cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as antidepressants like ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other ...

A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to UCLA research. The newly reported study showed that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ...

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 ...

Regarding “Your Health: What Influencers Get Wrong About Antidepressants” (Personal Journal, Nov. 12): Another side effect users should know is that clinical bone healing appears to be negatively ...