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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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AP Psychology

Definition

SSRIs are a type of antidepressant medication that increase the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness, in the brain by preventing its reabsorption into the neurons.

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