RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work?

RFK Jr. falsely links antidepressants with school shooters, heroin. But what are SSRIs and is it safe for kids to take them?
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Dear Doctor: SSRIs are commonly used drugs for mental health problems. Here’s how they work

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned a class of drugs called SNRIs for pain. I know about SSRIs for depression. What are SNRIs? -- D.S. ANSWER: SSRIs, the selective serotonin reuptake ...
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RFK Jr.’s war on antidepressants is coming — and it will cost lives

Soumerai is a professor of population medicine at Harvard Medical School. Lu is a professor at the Sydney Pharmacy School of the University of Sydney. While his war on vaccines may be getting more ...