A new study provides insights into the emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants

Chronic escitalopram in healthy volunteers has specific effects on reinforcement sensitivity: a double-blind, placebo-controlled semi-randomised study – Neuropsychopharmacology

News Release: Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants – University of Cambridge

Commentary from the authors: Emotional ‘blunting’ and antidepressants – new research suggests why this is happening – The Conversation

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