antidepressants
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Although there are many antidepressant drugs now in use, the best known is Prozac ®.
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The film’s perspective on mental health, including Sam being open about his use of antidepressants, is quietly refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
About 70,000 under-18s are prescribed antidepressants each year, BBC analysis of NHS England figures shows.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Her stories have explored everything from the science of sleep to the hunt for faster-acting antidepressants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
On the seventh day, Dr. Janeway released me from Quiet Oaks under strict orders to continue taking my antidepressants.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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