RFK Jr. falsely links antidepressants with school shooters, heroin. But what are SSRIs and is it safe for kids to take them?

What are SSRIs and what does SSRI stand for? SSRIs are a group of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that work to prevent the brain from reabsorbing serotonin, a key ...

RFK Jr. has attacked SSRIs, but how do these mental health treatments work? The antidepressants can be prescribed by Brown Health Services and are stocked by the Brown pharmacy.

SSRIs and SNRIs, the two main reuptake inhibitors, are similar in many ways, but the the medications do have distinct differences. Related: What Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Key points SSRIs work for many people with depression. Yet, we still don't entirely understand how they work. Some with depression will do better receiving psychotherapy over medication; some a ...

Although the exact mechanisms of psychedelics are not yet fully understood, their antidepressant effects seem to work in a similar way to SSRIs, given their effects on 5HT-2A receptors.

SSRIs work in tandem with other psychotherapies Prescribing medications is never the first step in treating children and adolescents, Slattery said.

How SSRIs Work To understand how SSRIs work, let’s back up a minute. First, what is an SSRI drug, and what does SSRI stand for?