This mnemonic helps with not only recalling common SSRIs, but it also provides a general overview of their main uses or indications.
Effective For Sadness, Panic & Compulsions describes some of the first-line of pharmacotherapies for major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders & PTSD, and OCD.
Next week, I’ll post about common side effects of SSRIs. Until then, if you need to boost your knowledge of psychopharmacology drug classes and sides effects, check out the additional posts below.
Psychopharm Study Aid: Tricyclic Antidepressants
Psychopharm Study Aid: Typical & Atypical Antipsychotic Meds