Long-Term Antidepressant Use and 8 Potential Risks

Long-Term Antidepressant Use and 8 Potential Risks

According to the CDC, nearly 13% of people 12 years or older reported taking antidepressants in the last month. Of that group, 60% have been taking them for two years or more, while 14% have been taking them for more than 10 years. Antidepressants have a long history...
5 Signs Your Antidepressant Isn’t Working

5 Signs Your Antidepressant Isn’t Working

When a medical professional diagnoses your depression, the first course of action is typically a form of talk therapy and medication to ease the symptoms. However, finding the proper treatment is trial and error. What may work for one patient will not work for the...
Antidepressants Aren’t A Cure-All

Antidepressants Aren’t A Cure-All

Antidepressants work by changing levels of neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain that affect mood, depression, and anxiety. To experience the full benefits of these medications, you need to take the prescription as directed for approximately six to eight weeks....