A to Z

Escitalopram

Image of a brain slice from an alzheimer's patient.

·December 2, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes Dementia

Researchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 17, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant Drug Enhance Feelings of Control in Depression

A new study reports the way antidepressants affect learning about control and helplessness could explain why the therapeutic effects take time, as well as why their effectiveness differs among people.

Featured Psychology

·October 27, 2016·6 min read

Brain Wave Measurement Predicts Response to Antidepressants

Researchers use brain wave recordings to successfully predict patient response to common antidepressants.

This image shows the difference between the placeno and medicated brain in an mri scan.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 25, 2014·3 min read

Escitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of Hours

Researchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 3, 2017·5 min read

Expectations Influence Effectiveness of SSRIs

Study reveals people are three times more likely to report SSRIs are effective for their depression and anxiety when given the correct information about the medication.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 9, 2022·7 min read

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Is as Effective as an Antidepressant Drug for Treating Anxiety Disorders

Study reveals mindfulness-based stress reduction methods proved to be as effective as antidepressants for relieving symptoms for those with anxiety disorders.