Scientists still don't fully understand how antidepressant SSRIs actually work

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the world's most widely prescribed antidepressants, yet scientists still do not fully understand how they work, according to a review published in Nature. The piece examines growing criticism of the drugs and asks whether they are genuinely harder to quit than heroin. Researchers say the debate over their long-term safety and effectiveness remains unresolved.

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