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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the frontline pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety, requiring increased nursing knowledge as their use continues to grow.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are frontline treatments for depression and anxiety with increasing use, requiring expanded nursing knowledge during a mental health crisis.
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Emphasizes the need for nurses to be knowledgeable about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors due to their high prescription rates for depression and anxiety.
The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the frontline pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety and are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. As their use increases, so too must nurses' knowledge of these drugs.
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Butzlaff et al. (2026) studied this question. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the frontline pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety, requiring increased nursing knowledge as their use continues to grow.
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