Postpartum depression (PPD) medication options may include various antidepressants as well as the drug brexanolone (Zulresso). A person’s doctor will recommend the best choice for them. Brexanolone, a ...

SSRIs are often the first choice for treating depression and various anxiety disorders. Medications for anxiety and depression work by boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, ...

Treatment with antidepressants often requires fine-tuning. A medication may work well for a while and then seem to be less effective, with breakthrough depression episodes occurring more frequently.

Certain SSRI medications, such as Lexapro or Prozac, have been approved for use in children for mental health conditions. Medication is often reserved for moderate-to-severe cases. It may work best ...

A highly cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication for adolescents with depression has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of ...

Eric C. Alcera, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DAACAP, is the President of the Behavioral Health Service Line at Inova. He is double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry and has ...