Antidepressants are a family of drugs or medications, prescribed by psychiatrists and physicians to relieve symptoms of mood disorders including major depression and dysthymia.
Classes of antidepressants include monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).