# Taking Antidepressants (SSRIs): Pros & Cons

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Podcast: [Change Your Brain Every Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/change-your-brain-every-day-432535)
Published: 2026-05-15T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://amenclinics.libsyn.com/taking-antidepressants-ssris-pros-cons
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## Resource

For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it's crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the right choice for you or your loved one. For clinical assessment: www.amenclinics.com

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