observational
    2017

    Emotional blunting with antidepressant treatments: a survey among depressed patients

    Goodwin GM, Price J, De Bodinat C, Laredo J

    Published in Journal of Affective Disorders

    Key Findings

    Around 46 percent of patients on antidepressants reported emotional blunting, associated with SSRI and SNRI use and with worse quality of remission.

    Conclusions

    Emotional numbing is a common and under-recognised consequence of serotonergic antidepressant treatment.

    Limitations

    Cross-sectional online survey, self-report.

    Outcomes Measured

    Mood & Mental Health Support

    Emotional blunting was reported by 46 percent of depressed patients receiving antidepressant treatment.

    Related Health Concerns

    Emotional Numbness

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:669
    Quality Score:6/10

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