SSRI medications have come under scrutiny as of late, despite medical experts maintaining they're safe and effective.

Here's what health professionals want you to know about SSRIs, and whether they may help you or a loved one experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms. SSRI stands for "selective serotonin ...

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram)—each with its own ...

It lowered those same brain chemicals. Then, in the 1980s, a new type of drug called SSRIs—like Prozac—was introduced. These targeted serotonin specifically and became the most well-known ...