RFK Jr. is raising the alarm about over-medicalization and antidepressants. Experts have mixed feelings about his proposal.

Misperceptions about antidepressants can increase stigma and prevent people from getting much-needed care. Here’s what ...

The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.

An analysis of more than 150 clinical trials looked at how side effects differ between different kinds of antidepressants. SSRIs, the most commonly prescribed antidepressant type, are less likely than ...

Nick Alves was 19 when a psychiatrist offered him the antidepressant Trintellix to treat his moderate anxiety and depression after just a few short visits. Going on the popular selective serotonin ...

Colin Xu, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Communication at University of Idaho, has co-authored a new study that challenges popular beliefs about the progression of side ...

Lizzy leads STAT’s coverage of the FDA. Her stories explore the relationship between politics and science at the FDA, industry influence, and the agency’s ability to protect and promote public health.

Readers respond to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort to help Americans quit antidepressants. Also: Agonizing decisions; ...

Millions of Americans take antidepressants — and some U.S. officials worry that's too many. Psychiatrist shed light on the misunderstanding around the drugs.