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Steven Hollon, PhD: An Evolutionary Perspective on Depression

The External Medicine Podcast

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Evolving Treatments for Depression

This chapter explores the progression of depression treatment, focusing on the rise of SSRIs and their effects compared to psychotherapy. It critically examines the role of primary care physicians in managing unipolar depression and the misconceptions about serotonin's role in depression. Additionally, it assesses the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy relative to medication and discusses the implications of combining these treatments.

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