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The risks of antidepressants during pregnancy are minimal — and they pale in comparison to the risks of not treating depression.
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The first new antidepressant medication in decades, ketamine is a game changer for depression treatment.
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Realizing the Benefits of Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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Are Commercial Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices Safe and Effective?
Neuroscientist Denise Bellinger explains vagus nerve stimulation, its history as a medical treatment, and whether commercial VNS devices are effective and safe.
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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Personalized Mental Health Care
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Rethinking Serotonin's Role in Depression
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Chronic pain can cause severe cognitive effects, but relief may come from a surprising source.
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