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Recent Examples of antidepressant
Initially, the authors found maternal antidepressant use during pregnancy was linked with a 35% higher risk of ADHD and a 69% higher risk of autism without intellectual disabilities.
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Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
The majority of antidepressant prescriptions in the United States are written not by psychiatrists but by primary care physicians — clinicians who manage large numbers of patients, short visits, and limited psychiatric training.
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Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Lemon Balm — Mint-family herb with calming, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant properties.
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Ryan Brennan
may 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Researchers found antidepressant effects from psilocybin and supportive psychotherapy may last at least a year in some patients.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
The majority of antidepressant prescriptions in the United States are written not by psychiatrists but by primary care physicians — clinicians who manage large numbers of patients, short visits, and limited psychiatric training.
—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Lemon Balm — Mint-family herb with calming, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant properties.
—
Ryan Brennan
may 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Researchers found antidepressant effects from psilocybin and supportive psychotherapy may last at least a year in some patients.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidepressant
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The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
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The classic pisco sour is unmissable, as is the island cocktail made with pisco, eucalyptus syrup, and wild murta, a local antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic berry used by indigenous communities in traditional medicine and food.
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Any anesthetic product used on the toad must contain 20% benzocaine or lidocaine.
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The Yale researchers specifically have noted that deeper anesthetic states may contribute to postoperative cognitive problems, particularly among older adults and patients with preexisting medical conditions.
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“Antidepressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidepressant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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