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“Antibiotics can have various effects on mental health, with both positive and negative implications. Studies have shown that antibiotics can impact the gut microbiota, which plays a crucial role in the gut-brain axis. This interaction can influence cognition and mood, as antibiotics may kill bacteria that produce neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and serotonin.
In some cases, the mental issues caused by antibiotics typically resolve quickly once the treatment is discontinued.

However, antibiotics have also been associated with psychiatric side effects, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. These effects can occur due to the disruption of the gut microbiome, which can alter brain function through various mechanisms, such as changes in short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolism, and vagal signaling”