The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has been around since the 1960s. Moncrieff and her team set out to challenge the serotonin theory in a systematic review of available research. They also went a step further in their conclusion by suggesting that antidepressants are ineffective at treating depression — and have largely worked as a placebo. So where does this leave patients and physicians, and could the analysis impact the way we treat depression in the future? WATCH | Research shows exercise can help alleviate pandemic depression:Research shows how exercise helped fight pandemic depression Duration 2:04 A study conducted by B.C.

Source: CBC News August 13, 2022 23:57 UTC