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Emma J K Wadsworth1, Susanna C Moss, Sharon A Simpson

  • 1Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, Cardiff University, UK. wadsworthej@cardiff.ac.uk

Human Psychopharmacology
|October 6, 2005
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use may impact episodic memory in working adults. However, SSRIs appear safe for workers, with no adverse effects on mood or attention.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Limited research exists on antidepressant effects in young, working populations.
  • Previous studies focused on elderly individuals or healthy volunteers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between SSRI use and cognitive function in a working population.
  • To assess the impact of SSRIs on mood and perceived human error at work.

Main Methods:

  • SSRI users and controls underwent cognitive and mood assessments.
  • Daily work performance was monitored via diaries over a working week.

Main Results:

  • SSRI use was linked to poorer episodic memory, but not working or semantic memory.

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  • No significant adverse effects were observed in psychomotor speed, attention, or mood.
  • Perceived human error at work was not detrimentally affected by SSRI use.

    • Conclusions:

    • SSRIs demonstrate comparative safety in the working population, especially when underlying conditions improve.
    • Potential for memory impairments exists, specifically affecting episodic recall.