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Jul 2022
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Study Finds Depression isn’t a Chemical ...

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A major new study from the University College London found that low levels of serotonin do not cause depression. What does that mean for the millions of Americans taking antidepressants or seeking mental health help? Lois Collins from the Deseret News breaks down the findings and discusses where the medical science on mental health goes from here.

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