The Psychology Undergrad Podcast

The “Chemical Imbalance” Lie: Who Sold It, Who Denies It, and Why It Won’t Die

This episode of The Psychology Undergrad Podcast investigates the popular 'chemical imbalance' theory of depression. It traces the origin of this explanation, contrasts it with academic research from the SSRI era, and discusses whether it served as a noble lie or a breach of…

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