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Antidepressants
Antidepressants treat problems like stress, anxiety and low mood. They can also be used for many other problems.
In Scotland, one in ten of us use antidepressants each day (This is based on figures for 2007-2008).
Over the past 10-15 years there has been a rise in their use. But the number of people who are depressed does not seem to have gone up. There are several possible reasons for this. It could be that antidepressants are now used to treat more problems. People are advised to take them for longer, and we know that people are now more open to getting help.
But there have been some concerns that only antidepressants are offered. Many other things can help too. This website will let you know what these other things are.
- Types Of Antidepressants
- How Do Antidepressants Work?
- Problems They Are Given For
- How Well Do They Work?
- Side Effects
- Do They Stop Working Over Time?
- Getting The Best Out Of Them
- When Can I Stop Taking Them?
- Other FAQs
More about your problems
There are a range of problems antidepressants are given for. Below is some info about the most common ones.
