SSRIs: What You Need to Know about Antidepressants

After coming into the news once again, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants are often misunderstood. What are they? What are they used for? And are they dangerous? Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD sits down to go over these questions and explain. Also, Eid Mubarak to all celebrating :) Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:51 SSRI uses 1:30 Old antidepressants (TCAs/MAOIs) vs SSRIs 2:23 Adverse effects of SSRIs 4:08 How do SSRIs work? 6:07 SSRI controversies 8:26 Wrap-up __________________________________________ Let's connect on all my socials (linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd for everything everywhere all at once): TikTok (@TheKicksShrink): tiktok.com/@thekicksshrink Instagram (@TheKicksShrink): instagram.com/thekicksshrink Twitter (@sulmoney): twitter.com/sulmoney DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 (goes into effect after July 16, 2022) or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options