I am all for accurate information when it comes to managing your own health. Today I want to explore some misinformation about the causes and treatment of depression.
Serotonin
You may have heard the idea, especially if you have ever been treated for depression, that depression is caused by a lack of a particular chemical, serotonin, in the brain. And you may have heard that antidepressants help lift depression by correcting this serotonin shortage.
The problem is, it isn’t true. Continue reading