Once you start taking antidepressants, it will take a long time before you can stop. Dr Sood suggests making sure the benefits outweigh the risks.

“Over time, empathy without regulation may lead to emotional blunting — a protective shutdown that shields the individual from overload but also dampens positive emotional experiences,” said Michael G ...

Anxiety disorders and depression are among the most prevalent and disabling mental health conditions worldwide, profoundly affecting both individual well-being and societal productivity. “Our review ...