Biological treatment of a disorder
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What does an SSRI do?
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Blocks the reuptake of serotonin, so more stays in the synapse.
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How long do antidepressants take to work?
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Usually two to six weeks.
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What did Cipriani and colleagues find?
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All 21 antidepressants beat a placebo, modestly on average.
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What did Kirsch and colleagues find?
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A small gain over placebo for many, clear mainly in very severe depression.
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One limitation of medication?
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Relapse is common after stopping.
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