Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin—is he right?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows during his confirmation hearing. One of those things was the claim that some people have a harder time coming off antidepressants than they do coming off heroin. He was referring specifically to the current generation of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs.
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IKEA study finds compressed work schedules can help employees switch off from work, but do not reduce burnout symptoms

Condensing workweeks into fewer days to enjoy more days off, what are the implications for employee well-being? New longitudinal research from Ghent University at IKEA Belgium challenges policymakers’ assumptions about the benefits of compressed work schedules, revealing both their potential and limitations in promoting workplace well-being.
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Single-neuron mechanism may bridge gap between working memory and long-term memory

The human working memory (WM) is the cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and processing of information vital to task completion. In contrast, human long-term memory (LTM) is the system that holds information for prolonged periods of time, organizing acquired knowledge into distinct categories, such as facts, events, skills and habits.
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