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Why Are Depression Medications Often Ineffective? Brain Theory Explains New Role for Serotonin

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 18, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

SSRI antidepressants don’t work for many patients; new research explains a novel role for serotonin that could lead to better depression drug treatments.

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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not Linked to Stillbirth: Study

By Amber Moore | Jan 03, 2013 04:08 PM EST

A new large study has found that antidepressants during pregnancy don't increase risk of stillbirth or neonatal death.

Experimental Antidepressant Relieves Depression Within Minutes

By Christine Hsu | Dec 13, 2012 07:10 PM EST

A breakthrough experimental drug has been found to rapidly relieve symptoms of depression in as little as 80 minutes in patients who haven't responded to other treatments.

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Talking Therapy and Antidepressants Effective Against Treatment-Resistant Depression

By Amber Moore | Dec 07, 2012 11:15 AM EST

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with antidepressants reduces symptoms of depression in people who have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression.

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Antidepressants May Increase Your Risk of Stroke

By Nikki Tucker | Oct 18, 2012 12:04 PM EDT

Antidepressants may treat your depression, but new research suggests they may also increase the risk of certain types of strokes.

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