It’s very important to stress this upfront: Many people rely on antidepressants to stay mentally healthy, and you shouldn’t feel pressured to go off your medication if it’s working for you. But if you ...

A few facts for you according to the folks from The Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the National Institute of Mental Health: In 2020, an estimated 14.8 million U.S. adults aged 18 or ...

If you have anxiety or depression, your doctor may prescribe Lexapro for you. It’s a prescription drug used to treat the following conditions: generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults major ...

Phillipa Munari started antidepressants in 2003. Her doctor recommended one, she said, after she complained of feeling tired. She didn't think it helped, but she kept taking it anyway. When she ...

Escitalopram is the purified functional isomer contained in citalopram. Escitalopram is now prescribed in 26 countries. In the United States, the only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved ...

Two leading psychiatrists speak to common questions about taking antidepressant meds, including whether it's safe to mix ...