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Why Do Antidepressants Take So Long To Work?

Higher Ed
Antidepressants can take anywhere from 2 -6 weeks to see a therapeutic effect. You may notice a little improvement sooner than that, but the usual is weeks.
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There's a couple reasons for this. The first is due to...
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What? A Cough Medicine for Depression?

Higher Ed
Serotonin antidepressants, step aside there’s a new kid in town. The FDA has just approved a new antidepressant that contains the active ingredient found in over-the-counter cough medicines. This new drug, which will be...
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Are Antidepressants Addictive?

Higher Ed
Antidepressants are not addictive in the way that we think of or define addiction.
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This video addresses the following
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If your symptoms return after you stop an antidepressant does that mean y
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Instructional Video7:35
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Alternative Medicine For Depression

Higher Ed
There are natural medicines for depression that can be used as add on treatment. Some of these options for depression can be used alone to help mild to moderate symptoms. In this video I discuss some of the options for helping your...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Combatting Depression With Meditation, Diet

9th - 10th
Dr. Andrew Weil discusses antidepressant alternatives in his book Spontaneous Happiness.