Beyond Trial and Error: How Genes Guide Depression TreatmentPharmacogenomics personalizes depression treatment based on genetic profiles, improving treatment outcomes.
Roughly Half of Depression Diagnoses Are Treatment-ResistantNearly half of patients with depression are treatment-resistant; urgent better treatment options are needed.
Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Taking AntidepressantsAntidepressants improve resilience and coping abilities without altering personality.They are not addictive and can be safely discontinued after treatment.Antidepressants can effectively treat severe depression even during pregnancy.Misconceptions surrounding antidepressants often lead to unnecessary fear and stigma.
When Antidepressants HarmDepression may have healing value, challenging traditional views of it as purely pathological.
Teenage Girls Are Taking Way More Antidepressents and Boys Are Taking Way FewerTeenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.
Beyond Trial and Error: How Genes Guide Depression TreatmentPharmacogenomics personalizes depression treatment based on genetic profiles, improving treatment outcomes.
Roughly Half of Depression Diagnoses Are Treatment-ResistantNearly half of patients with depression are treatment-resistant; urgent better treatment options are needed.
Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Taking AntidepressantsAntidepressants improve resilience and coping abilities without altering personality.They are not addictive and can be safely discontinued after treatment.Antidepressants can effectively treat severe depression even during pregnancy.Misconceptions surrounding antidepressants often lead to unnecessary fear and stigma.
When Antidepressants HarmDepression may have healing value, challenging traditional views of it as purely pathological.
Teenage Girls Are Taking Way More Antidepressents and Boys Are Taking Way FewerTeenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.
Silent SynapsesSilent synapses are dormant neural connections that can be activated for memory formation.BDNF acts as a critical mediator in transforming silent synapses during development and learning.Ketamine rapidly activates silent synapses by increasing BDNF, explaining its fast antidepressant effects.
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal's husbandThe coroner warns antidepressants may contribute to suicides without updated guidance on their risks.
Royal family member Thomas Kingston's parents recall his final moments on day of his deathThomas Kingston appeared joyful before his tragic death, highlighting the complexity of mental health issues.
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal's husbandThe coroner warns antidepressants may contribute to suicides without updated guidance on their risks.
Royal family member Thomas Kingston's parents recall his final moments on day of his deathThomas Kingston appeared joyful before his tragic death, highlighting the complexity of mental health issues.
Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr.Kennedy's claim equating the addiction potential of antidepressants with heroin was widely contradicted by research and experts.
Antidepressant not working? AI aims to match optimal medication to your needs the first time aroundAI can potentially streamline the process of finding effective antidepressants, reducing the trial-and-error approach commonly faced by patients.
We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a silent epidemic' and urgent need for reformAntidepressants can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, making it crucial for patients to have adequate information about their usage and cessation.
7 Things Everyone Should Know About AntidepressantsExpectations about antidepressant treatment significantly influence outcomes and personal experiences.
Australian doctor who almost died' writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressantsPatients may face severe withdrawal effects when stopping long-term antidepressant use. Deprescribing guidelines provide evidence-based support for clinicians and patients in tapering off medications.
The new science ending the terror and panic' of coming off long-term antidepressant useProlonged withdrawal from antidepressants can cause severe and lasting symptoms, prompting calls for better medical guidance during discontinuation.
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Getting the VerdictThe denial of insurance authorization for necessary antidepressant medication can have profound emotional and psychological effects on patients.
Antidepressant not working? AI aims to match optimal medication to your needs the first time aroundAI can potentially streamline the process of finding effective antidepressants, reducing the trial-and-error approach commonly faced by patients.
We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a silent epidemic' and urgent need for reformAntidepressants can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, making it crucial for patients to have adequate information about their usage and cessation.
7 Things Everyone Should Know About AntidepressantsExpectations about antidepressant treatment significantly influence outcomes and personal experiences.
Australian doctor who almost died' writes landmark guidance on how to safely stop using antidepressantsPatients may face severe withdrawal effects when stopping long-term antidepressant use. Deprescribing guidelines provide evidence-based support for clinicians and patients in tapering off medications.
The new science ending the terror and panic' of coming off long-term antidepressant useProlonged withdrawal from antidepressants can cause severe and lasting symptoms, prompting calls for better medical guidance during discontinuation.
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Getting the VerdictThe denial of insurance authorization for necessary antidepressant medication can have profound emotional and psychological effects on patients.
The Truth About Using Psilocybin For DepressionPsilocybin shows potential in treating depression with noted improvements in social functioning and life meaning, comparable to traditional antidepressants.
How the Olly CEO puts menopause front and centerHanneke Willenborg emphasizes the need for better alternatives to antidepressants for menopause symptoms and launches a supportive product and company policy.
Australians coming off antidepressants are relying on social media due to lack of clinical supportPatients are seeking online support groups when discontinuing antidepressants due to a lack of guidance and support from clinicians.
What You Really Need to Know About AntidepressantsAntidepressants are widely prescribed, but misconceptions exist about their effectiveness and usage.