#antidepressants

#antidepressants

Criticism of the chemical imbalance theory in depression and antidepressants raises new questions about mental health treatment.

Nearly half of patients with depression are treatment-resistant; urgent better treatment options are needed.

Antidepressants 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.

A new microdosing clinic aims to help patients safely taper off antidepressants.

Antidepressants can be lifesaving but also have unacknowledged withdrawal challenges, alarming side effects, and long-term dependency issues.