How do common antidepressants work? Why should people, especially young people, be carefully monitored when on such medications?

There are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), tricyclics, SNRIs (selective) norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), and NRIs (selected) norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), as well as several new medications targeting melatonergic receptors (melatonin receptors). Every drug's mechanism of action, in terms of what it does to the body and how the body breaks it down, is complex and unique. They are based on the idea that depression is caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). When it comes to how they make people feel, it's frequently not 'happy,' but rather 'not sad.' People experience depression in different ways, so the drugs they take have varied effects on them. Some people may experience a lack of emotion and a sense of blankness when taking antidepressants, while others may experience this as part of their depression and feel perfectly normal while on antidepressants. Despite the fact that they are commonly referred to as "happy pills," most people do not become happier just by taking them. Having ordinary folks take them does not make the person happier. Other medications that aren't strictly 'antidepressants' can also help patients recover from depression. Antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and other medications fall under this category. These medications are frequently used for purposes other than those listed above. Antipsychotics are used to treat psychosis, but they can also be used to treat severe anxiety and insomnia, among other things. Anticonvulsants are normally used by epileptics, but they can also help persons with Bipolar Disorder stabilize their mood and avoid manic and sadness. Mood is more than just a chemical reaction, as it is influenced by how we interact with our surroundings. Many persons who use antidepressants will benefit from psychological counseling in order to improve their coping skills.