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From Science, Spoken: Why Antidepressants Take So Long to Work

May 29, 2024
Learn about how SSRIs physically reshape the brain in the first month of treatment, the relationship between neuroplasticity and depression, and the theories behind why antidepressants take time to work. Explore studies on synaptic density, brain wiring, and new connections in depression treatment.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Exploring the Delayed Effects of Antidepressants and Synaptic Density
04:54 • 4min
3
Exploring Biological and Psychological Theories on the Delayed Effects of SSRIs
09:05 • 2min
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Exploring Brain Wiring and Synapse Formation in Depression Treatment
11:15 • 2min