What are SSRIs? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders. They work by inhibiting the reabsorption of serotonin into neurons, making more serotonin available to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Common SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and citalopram (Celexa). ***This video is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. ⭐️SUPPORT THE CHANNEL⭐️ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: Please consider donating to support the channel! If you enjoy the content, even a small contribution of just $2 helps with production, editing, and expanding content. Thank you for being a part of this community! Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/psychologyexplained 🎓PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW🎓 👉Instant download! Psychology Test Prep Book: 800 Multiple-Choice Questions. LINK: https://psychexplained.etsy.com/listing/1732937881 👉Instant download! Brain Bundle Digital Notes. Link: https://psychexplained.etsy.com/listing/1472560546 ✅TIME STAMP: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 What does SSRI stand for? 01:58 Presynaptic neuron vs Postsynaptic neuron 03:20 Firing of an action potential 05:35 Release of serotonin into the synaptic cleft 06:32 Reuptake inhibition 08:29 How do SSRIs work? 09:11 Why take SSRIs? 09:39 Possible side-effects 10:07 Serotonin hypothesis - debate