16min chapter

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Dr. Daniel Amen: Depression is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis

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CHAPTER

Exploring the Underlying Causes of Depression

This chapter delves into the concept of depression as a symptom rather than a diagnosis and explores potential underlying causes such as low thyroid, environmental factors, toxins, loss, and infections. The speaker emphasizes the need to identify the root cause of depression and criticizes the reliance on prescribing SSRIs without considering these factors.

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