Joanna Moncrieff: Depression, Serotonin, SSRIs, Psychiatry & Social Media | #88

Nick talks to psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about depression. What causes it? How do SSRIs work? How well do antidepressants work? What are the risks & benefits of long-term antidepressant use? What is the evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance (too little serotonin) in the brain? How is social media & technology influencing mental health?

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0:00:00 Episode Intro
0:06:20 Joanna Moncrieff Conversation