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Is depression all in someone's head?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression: Nope. If it is, then how do medications relieve depression if it is not a true chemical process.?

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are a # of: types of clinical depression. Depression can be related to neurotransmitter imbalances (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine). Depression is not all in one's head. A clinical depression should be distinguished from having a depressed mood.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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