Brain Scans May Predict Who Benefits from Antidepressants

Dr. Scott A. Langenecker in suit with brain scans on computer screen behind.

Sending patients with depression to get a brain scan before going on antidepressants may help doctors determine whether or not antidepressants will be effective. UICDR Researcher Dr. Scott Langenecker's new study takes an important step toward individualized medicine for depression treatment.