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Aug 2021
1h 59m

Understanding & Conquering Depression

Scicomm Media
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This episode, I explain what major depression is at the biological and psychological level and the various treatments that peer-reviewed studies have revealed can help prevent and treat depression. I explain the three major chemical systems that are altered in depression: norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. I discuss genetic predispositions to depression ... Show More
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