An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.

According to the Mayo Clinic, SSRIs pose potential risks to patients’ appetite and sleep, potentially causing anxiety and ...

RFK Jr. falsely links antidepressants with school shooters, heroin. But what are SSRIs and is it safe for kids to take them?

Between January 2016 and December 2022, the monthly antidepressant dispensing rate increased by 66%, according to a 2024 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics. At the same time ...