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TL;DR: A 2026 randomized study in The British Journal of Psychiatry found that the experimental 5-HT4 receptor agonist PF-04995274 did not mimic citalopram’s early emotional-bias effects in unmedicated depression, but it was linked with lower depression rating…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Psychological Medicine found that stopping maintenance antidepressants did not meaningfully change facial emotion recognition over 12 or 52 weeks in adults with recurrent depression who were currently well. Key Findings Trial sample: The…
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Current antidepressants can take weeks to improve symptoms of depression. New research explores reasons for this delay and provides clues to develop more rapid-acting drugs. Key Facts: Most antidepressants increase brain serotonin and norepinephrine, but their…
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Depression is a growing mental health concern, especially among young adults. New AI-powered research offers a rapid, objective screening tool to identify those at high risk using eye tracking technology. This innovative approach could revolutionize early dete…
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