How do antidepressants work?
Antidepressants help to restore the chemical balance in the brain. Specifically, these medications target neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, that affect mood. Antidepressants help to improve mood and can help decrease symptoms of anxiety. Sometimes, anxiety can either be the result of depression, or can cause depression. One disorder may cause symptoms of the other disorder to worsen. By helping to lift mood, these medications can help to...
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