Why the Evidence-Backed Benefits of Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Outweigh Risks

Why the Evidence-Backed Benefits of Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Outweigh Risks

SSRIs during pregnancy have long been surrounded by controversy. But experts emphasize their benefits. Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/GettyImages/KDPThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently convened a panel to discuss the use and safety of a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). During the presentation, panel members mostly discussed concerns about the risks of using these medications …

Specialized High School Segregation; FDA Panel's 'Misinformation' on Antidepressants in Pregnancy; Robert Reich's Critique of Fellow Boomers; Dating IRL | The Brian Lehrer Show

Segregation at NYC's Specialized High Schools; FDA Panel's "Misinformation" on Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy; Robert Reich's Critique of Fellow Boomers; ...