Do Antidepressants (SSRIs) Cause Memory Loss?

SSRIs can definitely change your cognitive profile. But is that a bad thing? Stick around a learn more! Here's the link to the full article: https://robertduff.substack.com/p/do-antidepressants-cause-memory-loss Chapters 00:00 – Viewer Question: Do SSRIs Cause Memory Loss? 01:00 – Why This Topic Matters (Professional & Personal Perspective) 02:00 – What Are SSRIs and How They Work 04:00 – SSRIs as a First-Line Treatment for Depression & Anxiety 05:00 – Side Effects: No Such Thing as a Free Lunch 06:00 – How SSRIs Affect Cognitive Abilities in the Short Term 07:00 – Long-Term Effects on Cognitive Function 08:00 – Subjective “Brain Fog” vs. Objective Testing 09:00 – SSRIs and Potential Neuroprotective Benefits 10:00 – Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk: BDNF, Amyloid, and Tau 11:00 – Possible Risks: Anticholinergic Effects and Dementia 12:00 – Large-Scale Studies on SSRIs and Dementia Risk 13:00 – Conflicting Research: Observational Studies 13:45 – The Hidden Risk: Untreated Depression’s Impact on Cognition 14:30 – Depression, Brain Changes, and Pseudo-Dementia 15:00 – Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts Welcome! I’m Dr. Robert Duff. I am a neuropsychologist, therapist, and author. My goal is to make educational and entertaining content about mental health, psychology, and the brain—in other words, mental health for real people. If you enjoy this content, please hit Subscribe, turn on notifications, and share it with someone who needs it. Stay connected: - Weekly newsletter: https://robertduff.substack.com – free tips, Q&A, and community updates. - My website: https://duffthepsych.com – articles, resources, and ways to work with me. - Books & guides: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00NDY4THK?ccs_id=5c5cac88-b920-4fc3-809c-f592ad3b55d3 – practical mental-health guides and workbooks. - Instagram: https://instagram.com/duffthepsych – daily insights, behind-the-scenes, and community chats. How to help the channel: 1. Like and comment to share your takeaways or questions—this helps others see the video. 2. Share the video with a friend, family member, or on social media. 3. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. Thank you for watching and supporting this mental-health community! #mentalhealth #psychology #selfhelp