Many people are against depression, one of the greatest problems of our time. antidepressants goes his way. So much so that, according to data shared by Health Minister Fahrettin Koca last year, a total of 12 million 272 thousand people from Turkey were prescribed antidepressants in the past 3 years. An important study has recently been published on the use of antidepressants.

Until now, the cause of depression has been attributed by many to low serotonin levels or biochemical imbalances. However, scientists at the University of London Academy found a result that conflicted with what was accepted in their new study, which took into account the studies done so far.

“Depression is not caused by serotonin abnormalities”

Based on decades of research and their own research, scientists have revealed that the source of depression is not serotonin abnormalities. About their research, the team said:to peopleonionit’s time to say that faith is not based on scienceused the sentences.

Discussions started in the scientific world:

This research, published last week, sparked a major debate in the scientific world. Some experts argued that the new study’s findings were invalid and advocated continued use of antidepressants. Making a statement on this subject, Dr. from the same institution where the study was conducted. David Curtis argued that the investigation was all wrong:

“This article presents no new findingsonly reports results published elsewhere that depression is not caused by ‘low serotonin levels’ definitely not news. Depression is caused by a ‘chemical imbalance’ your idea is outdated and the Royal College of Psychiatrists wrote in a position statement published in 2019 that this was an oversimplification.

SSRI antidepressants It also does not increase serotonin levels. What they do is alter the balance between serotonin concentrations inside and outside neurons, but their antidepressant effects are likely due to more complex changes in neuronal function that occur later.

After these words, Curtis said the antidepressant somehow corrected the abnormalities in the brain, although it’s not known how, while the research team also responded to these defenses and other similar statements. The team is Dr Joanna Moncrieff, from her field not surprised by the responseHe agreed with Curtis’ statement and shared that this theory is not new “news” for the academy. But the fact that the antidepressant isn’t caused by low serotonin levels? is new to the public He stated that the public should be informed about this matter.

Antidepressants should be used, but more cautiously:

According to Moncrieff, antidepressants can be very helpful for individuals taking these drugs. But the researcher believes that the realization of drugs by the medical community, even if they are used, They need to better understand what they are doing stated. He also stated that antidepressants ‘certainly’ also have a placebo effect.

On the other hand, another name commenting on the research, Dr. Michael Bloomfield used the following statements: “There is consistent evidence that antidepressants can help treat depression and save lives.”

In short, new research He was not suggesting that antidepressants should not be used. He urged the scientific community to be more careful with these drugs and to reveal the “real” effects of the drug.

Turkey was the country where the depression increased the most:

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