Blocking reuptake makes more serotonin available to help pass messages between brain cells. SSRIs are called selective because they mainly affect serotonin, not other neurotransmitters. SSRIs may be used to treat conditions other than depression, such as anxiety disorders.

Sep 30, 2024 · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have revolutionized the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, but their long-term impact on the brain’s delicate balance and plasticity remains a complex puzzle that scientists are still piecing together.

May 1, 2023 · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications most commonly prescribed to treat depression. They are often used as first-line pharmacotherapy for depression and numerous other psychiatric disorders due to their safety, efficacy, and tolerability.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions.

Specifically, we review a 5-HT-sensitive period that impacts fronto-limbic system development, resulting in cognitive, anxiety, and depression-related behaviors. We discuss preclinical data to establish biological plausibility and mechanistic insights.

Dec 26, 2024 · True to their name, SSRIs are medications that inhibit or limit the reuptake of serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical messenger associated with mood, energy, sexual functioning, digestion, and sleep. It is naturally present in the gut, brain, and central nervous system.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) block the reuptake of serotonin in presynaptic cells to lead to increased serotonergic activity in the synaptic cleft, constituting first-line treatment for a variety of neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Jun 9, 2024 · Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) SSRIs work by blocking the serotonin transporter in neurons, which results in higher levels and greater activity of the feel-good chemical. They are typically used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders.

Dec 10, 2013 · SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, currently are the most commonly prescribed category of antidepressant drugs in the U.S., and have become a household name in treating...

Sep 22, 2024 · Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory.