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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

A new study delves into the relationship between antidepressants and memory dynamics. The study reveals that these drugs may dampen negative memories and bolster overall memory function in individuals with depression.

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·August 29, 2023·6 min read

Treating Mom’s Postnatal Depression with SSRIs Also Boosts Child Behavior

A new study found that treating postnatal depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) benefits not just mothers but also their children. The study, which analyzed data from over 61,000 mothers and their children, shows that SSRI treatment led to better outcomes up to five years after childbirth.

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·August 3, 2023·5 min read

GABA Receptors Unveiled as Potential Antidepressant Targets

A new study argues the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors could play a key role in managing depressive disorders. Researchers suggest potential pathways through which GABA-modulating treatments could alleviate both cognitive and affective symptoms linked to depression.

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·August 3, 2023·6 min read

Extended Antidepressant Therapy Curbs Relapses in Bipolar Disorder

Researchers lead a global clinical trial suggesting that long-term use of modern antidepressants could reduce depressive relapses in patients with bipolar disorder. This challenges current clinical practice guidelines and might significantly change how bipolar depression is treated worldwide.

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·July 24, 2023·5 min read

Easing Pain, Safely: Antidepressant’s Promise for Neuropathic Pain Relief

Neuropathic pain, impacting an estimated 10% of the global population, could be tackled more safely and effectively with the atypical antidepressant tianeptine. Researchers found that tianeptine offers rapid, long-lasting relief from pain with a lower risk of addiction.

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·June 24, 2023·8 min read

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Researchers discovered a new depression subtype, the 'cognitive biotype,' affecting 27% of patients who respond poorly to typically prescribed antidepressants. These patients struggle with planning, self-control, sustained focus, and suppressing inappropriate behavior, with brain scans revealing reduced activity in the regions responsible for these tasks.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Probiotics Enhance Antidepressant Efficacy for Major Depressive Disorder

A probiotic blend comprising 14 strains of bacteria can enhance the treatment of major depressive disorder when used alongside antidepressants. This pilot study highlights the potential of probiotics in promoting improvements in mood over an eight-week period. It is a pioneering exploration into how gut health, improved via probiotics, could pave the way for a novel approach to bolster mood and mental health.

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·May 4, 2023·5 min read

Reproductive Aging May Be Slowed by SSRI Antidepressants

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety can improve the quality of aging females' egg cells in roundworms and fruit flies. The study found that the exposure to SSRIs decreased embryonic death and chromosomal abnormalities in surviving offspring. The researchers said that these findings could lead to new opportunities to explore pharmacological interventions that could combat infertility issues in humans by improving egg quality and delaying the onset of reproductive aging.

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·April 5, 2023·3 min read

How Prozac Increases Brain Plasticity

Fluoxetine (Prozac), a common antidepressant, was found to enhance the erasure of learned fear responses and facilitate spatial pattern learning in mice. The study also found the TrkB receptor in PV+ interneurons plays a crucial role in these effects, which may offer new possibilities for the development of psychiatric treatments targeting brain plasticity.

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·March 26, 2023·5 min read

Antidepressant Withdrawal Should Be Taken Seriously

It can take nine months or more for people who have used antidepressants for a long term to find relief from withdrawal symptoms. Researchers address the common symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal and steps to take to help improve symptoms.

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·March 16, 2023·4 min read

Matcha Tea Powder Has Antidepressant-Like Effects

Researchers say Matcha, a traditional Japanese tea, can help boost mood and mental performance. Match tea powder activates dopaminergic neural networks and improves depressive symptoms in mice that previously experienced stress as a result of social isolation.

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·February 28, 2023·5 min read

Considering Going Off Antidepressants? Here’s What to Think About First

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an uptick in the use of antidepressant medications to combat symptoms of depression. Researchers discuss the impact of antidepressant usage and provide guidelines for safe and effective withdrawal from antidepressant medications.

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antidepressants

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

Treating Mom’s Postnatal Depression with SSRIs Also Boosts Child Behavior

GABA Receptors Unveiled as Potential Antidepressant Targets

Extended Antidepressant Therapy Curbs Relapses in Bipolar Disorder

Easing Pain, Safely: Antidepressant’s Promise for Neuropathic Pain Relief

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Probiotics Enhance Antidepressant Efficacy for Major Depressive Disorder

Reproductive Aging May Be Slowed by SSRI Antidepressants

How Prozac Increases Brain Plasticity

Antidepressant Withdrawal Should Be Taken Seriously

Matcha Tea Powder Has Antidepressant-Like Effects

Considering Going Off Antidepressants? Here’s What to Think About First

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