Debunking the “chemical imbalance” theory yet not throwing out the antidepressant baby with the bathwater

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Andrew M McIntosh is Professor of Biological Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh, and Cathryn Lewis is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology & Statistics at King’s College London. To Learn More: Studies find growing evidence linking weight, physical activity, neuroplasticity and depression Computer-assisted cognitive behavior therapy (CCBT) may outperform Treatment as Usual (TAU) in helping patients reduce depression, improve remission rates Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) apps may help you more than sleeping pills Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopefully) bright The post Debunking the “chemical imbalance” theory yet not throwing out the antidepressant baby with the bathwater appeared first on SharpBrains.
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