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The Serotonin Hypothesis: Controversies and Nuance with Awais Aftab, MD

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Navigating Mental Health Recovery

This chapter explores the diverse recovery patterns in mental health, comparing the rapid improvements in borderline personality disorder to the slow progression in melancholic depression. It examines the role of serotonin and emotional processing in treatment outcomes, highlighting how antidepressants may reshape patients' emotional perceptions. Additionally, the discussion reflects on the complexities surrounding the efficacy of antidepressants versus psychotherapy, emphasizing individual variances in response to treatment.

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