New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Antidepressants have transformed the lives of millions, offering relief from the burdens of depression and improving overall well-being. However, a new study from Spain has shed light on an often-overlooked side effect: weight gain.

According to researchers tracking individuals over several years, those taking antidepressants experienced, on average, a two per cent increase in their body weight. The findings, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, raise important questions about how antidepressants impact physical health in the long term.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide and for many, antidepressants are a vital part of treatment, often...