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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Because it’s bs. 99% of treated depression is not for medical reasons, it’s because the world is shit, or specifically that person’s life is more shitty than normal.

I wouldn’t explain it like this to a five year old though.

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