Psychology A-Level
SSRIs
What SSRIs means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of SSRIs
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Drug therapy that blocks reuptake at the synapse so serotonin stays in the cleft, taking 3-4 months and often combined with CBT.
Topics that use SSRIs
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (AQA A-Level)
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