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Throwback - The Bright Side of the Serotonin Gene

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Exploring the Relationship Between the CERT Gene, Depression, and Stress

Dr. Caspi's study explores how the CERT gene interacts with major stressors to increase the risk of depression, emphasizing the role of genes and the environment in mental health. The chapter also examines the clinical implications of the SERT gene in guiding SSRIs treatment for depression based on individual gene variants.

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