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Antidepressants : History, Science, and Issues

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Antidepressants : History, Science, and Issues

English | 2018 | ISBN: 1440839263 | 249 Pages | PDF | 6.37 MB

This accessible volume offers a holistic exploration of this diverse class of drugs, from medical, historical, cultural, and economic perspectives.

• Defines various forms of depression and explores the many types of medications used as antidepressants

• Clearly explains how different medications affect the brain and how these neurochemical changes can lessen feelings of depression

• Explores the history and evolution of antidepressant medications, as well as highlights current trends and speculates about future research directions

• Delves into issues and controversies related to depression and its treatment, including overprescription and abuse of antidepressants, alternative and complementary therapies, and the stigma associated with mental illness