SSRI antidepressants normally take a few weeks before any showing mental health benefits, but how come it takes so long? Now a study from a group of clinicians and scientists provides the first human ...

A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may provide a boost to cardiovascular health by affecting the way platelets, small cells in the blood involved in ...

It seems as though there’s a medication for every type of ailment. You reach for ibuprofen when you have a headache or antihistamines for allergies. The same goes for mental health conditions like ...

A lower libido or sex drive is one possible symptom of depression. In addition, the medications you take to treat depression may cause further issues with sexual function. While antidepressants may ...

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 ...

Skeptics of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants—the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—often cite the fact that it takes four to six weeks for these medications to kick in as a ...

This article originally appeared on Undark. In 2006, a new study on antidepressants was making headlines with its promising results: Two-thirds of participants who tried various antidepressants ...

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 ...