The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants. Read More
Sertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms. Read More
Discovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report. Read More
Researchers have identified a mechanism that could help explain how ketamine helps relieve symptoms of depression. Read More
A new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't. Read More
Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants. Read More
