Depression is a condition that negatively affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts, with symptoms persisting for at least 2 consecutive weeks. In 2017, around 7.1% of all adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression. This makes it one of the most common mental health conditions in the…
What to know about Celexa (citalopram)
Celexa is the brand name of a generic drug called citalopram, which is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Doctors prescribe Celexa to treat major depressive disorder. Some doctors may also prescribe Celexa for other conditions that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have not yet…
New Antidepressant Acts Very Rapidly and Is Long Lasting
A first-of-its-kind antidepressant drug discovered by a Northwestern University professor and now tested on adults who have failed other antidepressant therapies has been shown to alleviate symptoms within hours, have good safety and produce positive effects that last for about seven days from a single dose. The novel therapeutic targets…
7 Ways To Stay Happy This Winter
By Riddhi Shah Your shopping list is growing ever-longer, it’s getting dark earlier and earlier, a mountain of greeting cards awaits your attention and the family feuds just don’t seem to stop. What’s not to love about the holiday season? Despite the supposed good cheer surrounding the holidays, the end…