You might be aware that there are two major categories of antidepressants, SSRIs and SNRIs. What might be somewhat unclear are what these different categories mean, as well as the different things they can offer individuals with mood disorders. While they work in similar ways, an SNRI blocks the re-uptake of both serotonin [...]
What is an atypical antidepressant? Atypical antidepressants are defined as any of the medications that don't fit neatly into antidepressant categories (SSRI or SNRI). In this selection from our ongoing psychiatric video series, we examine the major atypical antidepressant medications available to New York City residents who have found difficulty maintaining success on [...]
*** When Prozac became available to the public in 1988, it represented a watershed moment in the field of psychiatry and psychopharmacology. What was behind the medication's unprecedented success? In this video, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about SSRIs. The "Dark Ages" of Antidepressant Medications Before Prozac and other [...]
NYC is widely known as "the city that never sleeps," and unfortunately, this is all too true for many residents of the city. Those living in urban environments like NYC often live hectic, fast-paced lifestyles that contribute to sleep disorders, and through this, depression. Why Sleep Is Crucial to Mental Health Robert D [...]
