Science Claims That a Serotonin Imbalance Doesn’t Cause Depression

  Recent research has demonstrated that serotonin deficiency doesn’t cause depression. This is significant news since it questions the basis of some of the current interventions for this disorder. In fact, it seems that we’ve been assuming a somewhat reductionist view of the mechanisms of this mood disorder for many decades. Furthermore, assuming that this condition is caused by a ‘chemical imbalance’ is still common. Giving so much value to the aspect of neurotransmitters hides a dangerous side, and we say hide because it’s not so obvious. As a matter of fact, many patients have made this idea their own…