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The risks of antidepressants during pregnancy are minimal — and they pale in comparison to the risks of not treating depression.
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The first new antidepressant medication in decades, ketamine is a game changer for depression treatment.
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Neuroscientist Denise Bellinger explains vagus nerve stimulation, its history as a medical treatment, and whether commercial VNS devices are effective and safe.
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Listening to Ketamine
The fast-acting drug offers a new way to treat depression and fathom its origins. Recent approval of a nasal spray promises to expand access, but much remains unknown.
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