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Miriam Burrell

Antidepressants questioned: No ‘clear evidence’ depression caused by low serotonin levels, review says

A doctor holds a stethoscope (Lynne Cameron/PA) (Picture: PA Archive)

Academics are questioning the widespread use of antidepressants, claiming there is “no convincing evidence” that depression is caused by low serotonin levels.

Authors of the review published in Molecular Psychiatry claim the chemical imbalance theory of depression is “wrongly being put forward by some professionals and the public widely believes it”.

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