Hello, What if depression isn’t caused by a simple “chemical imbalance”? Why were SSRIs marketed the way they were, and what does the research really show? In this episode, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff breaks down the science behind antidepressants and the serotonin theory. We discuss how SSRIs were studied and promoted and what clinical trials reveal about effectiveness. We also explore alternative ways to support people with depression beyond medication alone. Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor at University College London, and a leading voice in critical psychiatry. Her work focuses on how psychiatric drugs are understood and used, and she is the author of Chemically Imbalanced, which examines the rise and fall of the serotonin theory of depression. Listen in to get a better understanding of SSRI’s, and some potential alternative treatments: | 
