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> The idea was also endorsed by official institutions such as the American Psychiatric Association, which still tells the public that “differences in certain ch
by creata 4y ago
> The idea was also endorsed by official institutions such as the American Psychiatric Association, which still tells the public that “differences in certain chemicals in the brain may contribute to symptoms of depression”. [1]
It's not just a pop science myth, and there are, somehow, still many professionals who think it is or could be a good explanation.
[1]: https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain-new-study-186672 https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-cause...