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Serotonin: What's the Fuss?

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Is depression caused by a 'chemical imbalance'? Is the serotonin theory of depression valid? How do antidepressant medications work? Does 'Big Pharma' influence narratives that serve their interests... and what about the patient? We speak to Prof. Michael Berk and Prof. Colleen Aldous to find out. Plus - we learn more about the Independent Community Pharmacy Association with their founding director and CEO, Jackie Maimin.

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