Basic Information
Category: Medications
Type: Antidepressants
Group: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
How Long it Works: All day
Helps With: Thoughts & Feelings
Conditions: Many Mental Health Conditions
How it Works: Mood and anxiety.
More Info: They increase the amount of serotonin in the brain.
More About Antidepressants
How it Works: These medications help balance chemicals in the brain that affect mood and anxiety.
How to Take: You take them every day. It usually takes several weeks to feel the full benefits.
More Info: It’s important to take them consistently, even if you don’t feel better right away.
More About Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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