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| 1. Treatment Options / 2. How Medications Treat Depression / 3. Antidepressants: SSRIs and Others / 4. Psychotherapy / 5. Research Continues | |
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TreatmentAntidepressants: SSRIs and OthersAntidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used today. These medications are named for their ability to block reuptake of a specific neurotransmitter called serotonin, believed to be a critical factor in the development of depression. Other antidepressants treat depression by different mechanisms including blocking reuptake of norepinephrine -- another neurotransmitter believed to play a role in depression. |
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