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About Medication

Antidepressants Antidepressants are medications that are used to treat major depressive disorder as well as various anxiety disorders like OCD and panic disorder. They mostly work by increasing levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and noradrenalin in certain parts of the brain. The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which include […]

Coming off Medication

For many people, medication is really beneficial for their mental wellbeing. It can help to alleviate the intensity of distressing thoughts and feelings. Medications prescribed by medical doctors are well controlled and regulated in the UK, and there are clear guidelines on how they should be used. People who choose to continue taking medication for […]