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813 - Is Depression Caused by a Chemical Imbalance?

813 - Is Depression Caused by a Chemical Imbalance?

FromCounselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes


813 - Is Depression Caused by a Chemical Imbalance?

FromCounselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

•Only 30% of patients fully respond to the initial SSRI
•Ultimately less than 55% of people respond to any SSRI.
• WHY???
• SSRIs typically only work on the 5HTIA receptor, but multiple 5HT receptors are involved in mood regulation: 1, 2,
• SSRIs only impact one area of possible dysfunction
• Serotonin creation, secretion, absorption, distribution is impacted by multiple factors.
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Released:
Apr 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.