Psychopharmacology of Depression

his chapter presents a comprehensive review of the psychopharmacology of depression. It discusses the prevalence and impacts of depression, emphasizing that antidepressant drugs are effective treatments. Starting from traditional treatments like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-Is) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), it moves on to newer options like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake [...]