Psychotherapy And Body Memory
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Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression. They work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Because they act specifically on serotonin, SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, which have more widespread effects in the body.
SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, generic), sertraline (Zoloft, generic), paroxetine (Paxil, generic), fluvoxamine (Luvox, generic),...
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Psychotherapy and Grief after Suicide
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Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know... Read more »
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Remembering what you learn appears to be tied to the body's circadian rhythm, a new study suggests. Researchers found that animals whose internal... Read more »
Memory Loss
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Obesity surgery may lead to memory problems for some
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Psychotherapy boosts happiness more than money: study
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