
Researchers have now found that the use of antidepressant medications SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) can help improve brain function, particularly verbal memory.
SSRIs are used to treat a range of mental health conditions, including depression and various anxiety disorders. They enhance serotonin levels in the brain, contributing to improved mood, sleep, and emotional regulation. After serotonin transmits a message, it is usually reabsorbed by nerve cells in a process called "reuptake." SSRIs block this reuptake, increasing the availability of serotonin to send more messages between nearby nerve cells.