Major review suggests low serotonin levels are not a factor and the condition is more likely to be linked to stressful life events
Depression is not a chemical imbalance in the brain and scientists have no idea how antidepressants work, a review by University College London has concluded.
Although one in six adults in England are currently prescribed antidepressants – most of which act by maintaining serotonin levels – the new analysis suggests depression is not actually caused by low levels of serotonin.
Instead, depression may be more strongly equated with negative life events which lower mood, the review found.
This post is by no means meant to be used to belittle or discount anyone’s mental health matters.
If anti-depressants work for you then great nothing more need be said.
Trust me on this, we all know someone who has or does use them.
