
Antidepressants: the ongoing debate
The Naked Scientists Podcast
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The Effects of Antidepressants on Mental Activity
Antidepressants are not reversing an underlying abnormality. They create an abnormal mental state, says Joanna Moncrief. Some people find that emotional numbing effect helpful when they're feeling distressed. But it's not usually a good idea to do that on a long-term basis.
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