Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Juan Moyano/Stocksy/Adobe Stock Antidepressants can be a lifesaving medication for people struggling with a serious mental health ...

Be aware that even if the answer is no, and even if you want to come off the medication, it’s not advisable to stop taking antidepressants abruptly or at a time of high stress; a professional can give ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Here is a short list of things that have ...

Slow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication. Patients and their doctors should work ...

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Antidepressant use has skyrocketed among young people in recent years, and that’s drawn the attention of the public health establishment. SSRI drugs, a type of antidepressant, were originally intended ...

Antidepressant use has been increasing for decades in the U.S., particularly among women and young people. And with more patients starting the drugs, there have been growing concerns about how to get ...