Eli5: why is there no test for the “chemical imbalance” that is often mentioned for depression?

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Eli5: why is there no test for the “chemical imbalance” that is often mentioned for depression?

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It’s because the “chemical imbalance” hypothesis is wrong. There are tests for how much serotonin is being processed through your brain. The results of those tests don’t predict whether someone is depressed or not.

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