Depression medication on the Rise: Mother’s prescription can cause birth defects (socialjusticesolutions.org)

One of the gravest ills that has crutched modern humanity is the unprecedented surge in mental issues related to anxiety, stress, and depression.

The National Institute of Mental Health states that about 18% percent of the American population, making a whopping 40 million adults, are suffering from anxiety disorders.

According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal by Montreal University, anti-depressants taken by the mother can increase the chances of the baby being born with birth defects. While it’s important to treat the condition of the mother, it’s also crucial to note the risk factors that are associated with the drug and the impact they can have on the unborn fetus.

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