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The debate on the existence of depression
56:37 - 1:06:42 (10:04)
The existence of depression as a latent variable that causes all the symptoms is challenged, and the effectiveness of antidepressants is discussed as a small but positive impact. A recent paper suggests that the SSRI theory underlying antidepressants is related to differences in serotonin in the brain.
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A recent paper from University College London suggests that antidepressants have a small effect on people's levels of depression, but publication bias often results in negative studies being overlooked or spun in a positive way.
56:37 - 1:01:30 (04:52)
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A recent paper from University College London suggests that antidepressants have a small effect on people's levels of depression, but publication bias often results in negative studies being overlooked or spun in a positive way.
ChapterThe debate on the existence of depression
Episode#534 - Dr Stuart Ritchie - Why Is Behavioural Genetics Such A Hated Science?
PodcastModern Wisdom
There are contrasting views on the effectiveness of antidepressants.
1:01:30 - 1:02:27 (00:56)
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There are contrasting views on the effectiveness of antidepressants. While some argue for ineffective drugs, others weigh on the potential of such drugs to help depression patients to varying degrees.
ChapterThe debate on the existence of depression
Episode#534 - Dr Stuart Ritchie - Why Is Behavioural Genetics Such A Hated Science?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The definition of depression is still unclear, as symptoms can vary from person to person and research is still struggling to create a concrete definition.
1:02:27 - 1:06:42 (04:15)
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The definition of depression is still unclear, as symptoms can vary from person to person and research is still struggling to create a concrete definition.