Depression affects how the brain communicates with itself. Our brains rely on chemical messengers called neurotransmitters to regulate mood, motivation, pleasure, focus, and social behavior. The most ...

Do antidepressants really work? This has been a controversial question ever since the 2008 publication of a research study by Dr. Irving Kirsch and his colleagues that concluded that there was “little ...

Brian (not his real name of course) was unhappy with me. He was furious with his wife. He stated to her, “We came here because my therapist says that I have depression and need to take meds. I told ...

Sertraline (Zoloft) may relieve emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks, while physical side effects stabilize later. The research highlights how antidepressants can act on ...

Depressingly, I wrote this article about antidepressants being overprescribed over a decade ago.1 Today, 17% of the ...

This guide will help you explore common concerns surrounding antidepressants and provide strategies for making an informed decision about your mental health treatment. If you’re feeling hesitant about ...

In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side effects. Most of us have ...

Questions about how effective antidepressants are have swirled for years, but some new research suggests people who take the drugs are actually more likely to experience relapses of depression. Casey ...

Depression affects how the brain communicates with itself. Our brains rely on chemical messengers called neurotransmitters to ...