Treating the Depressed Brain
Chasing Life
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Exploring Depression and its Treatments
This chapter delves into the journey of a psychiatrist reflecting on therapy and medication for depression, the rising rates of depression, and the need for new treatments. It discusses the link between depression and evolutionary coping mechanisms, as well as the connection between inflammation and depression. The chapter also explores the use of brain scans to identify depression and the challenges of diagnosing and treating the condition.
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