Eli5: why is there no test for the “chemical imbalance” that is often mentioned for depression?
In: Chemistry
“Chemical imbalance” is an unproven theory that is embraced because it sounds nice. Much better to say, “I’m depressed because of a chemical imbalance in my brain” than, “I’m depressed because I’ve made a mess of my life.”
If we want people to seek treatment, we have to remove the shame.
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