antidepressants

Study Points to a New Class of Antidepressants
Compounds that target a certain opioid receptor in the brain could be used to develop a new group of antidepressants, researchers reported in a study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology… Read More
New Path to Fast-Acting Antidepressant
Animal research reported on March 21 in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has uncovered a drug development strategy that could lead to a new type of antidepressant medication. The study suggests that… Read More
Brain Activity Patterns Could Help Identify Best Treatment for Patients with Major Depression
New research published online March 24 in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that an MRI of the brain could help clinicians predict whether a patient with major depression is more… Read More
Abstract shape of bone structure
One of the side effects of using antidepressant medications of the SSRI class (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) may be an increased risk of bone loss and fractures. A study published… Read More
Newly Discovered Brain Circuit
Serotonin, a neurotransmitter whose levels are boosted by certain antidepressant medications, is best known for its role in regulating mood in a positive way. But the same neurotransmitter can also… Read More