STAR*D
Largest real-world depression treatment trial
Episodes
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#3757: Why 7 Meds Is Safer Than You ThinkSeven meds for seven conditions isn't a burden—it's appropriate care. Here's why the "bucket" metaphor is wrong. -
#3527: When SNRIs Beat SSRIs: Pain, Energy & ADHDWhy pick an SNRI when withdrawal is worse? The answer depends on pain, energy, attention, and which molecule we're talking about. -
#3521: SSRIs: How Different Are They Really?Prozac, Lexapro, and beyond — how similar are SSRIs? A deep dive into selectivity, side effects, and what comes next. -
#3519: ADHD, Depression, and the Red Pill Blue Pill MomentCan you treat ADHD first and then stop antidepressants? A deep dive into secondary depression, tapering, and long-term treatment. -
#3506: When Depression Looks Like AngerOne in three depressed patients experiences anger as a primary symptom. Why aren't we screening for it? -
#2529: Depression Subtypes: Is It Cognitive or Biological?Not all depression is the same. Here's what science says about melancholic, atypical, and biotype-based subtypes. -
#2527: Do Brain Changes from Therapy or Pills Actually Last?Do SSRI brain changes reverse after stopping? Can therapy physically rewire your brain for good? New neuroscience has answers.