The Truth About Antidepressants

What really are antidepressants? Medication is one major aspect of treating depression, though its role is to alleviate symptoms and doesn’t directly address the cause of depression. Medication is also a long term commitment. Finding the right medication and waiting for the medication to work may take weeks or even months, but alongside psychotherapy it can serve as a highly effective treatment for depression. In order to make a better educated decision on the matter of antidepressant medication, read about them in the WebMD article linked here (opens in a new window).