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Why Antidepressants Take So Long to Work

Science, Spoken

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The Effect of Antidepressants on the Brain and the Role of Neuroplasticity

This chapter explores the effects of antidepressants on the brain, emphasizing the role of neuroplasticity in overcoming negative thinking. It also discusses a study on the delayed effects of antidepressants and the potential for blood tests to measure patient response. Additionally, it highlights the use of PET scans to study psilocybin and ketamine, despite their high cost.

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