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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
I read on this site that a Dutch study showed “that psychotherapy doesn’t work” with families in which there were suicides. To put it... Read more »
Psychotherapy
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Support Groups and Psychotherapy and the Affect on Breast Cancer
Will joining a support group, or getting psychotherapy, help prolong your life as a breast cancer survivor? Yes, said Dr. David... Read more »
Should Your Child Have Psychotherapy as Part of ADHD Treatment?
Psychotherapy is often touted as one of the methods for treating ADHD.How do you know if this type of treatment is right for your... Read more »
Popular Types of Psychotherapy
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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 »
Depression diagnosis, screening tests
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A diagnosis of depression is based on symptoms meeting specific criteria. [See Introduction section of this report.] Many people who are depressed... Read more »
Alcoholism: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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