An exploration of the role of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the development of depression. I discuss the role of serotonin in promoting the production of neurotrophic growth factor, the role the growth factor plays in facilitating neurogenesis and neural plasticity, and the various regions of the brain which are implicated in depression. I conclude by discussing the various cognitive distortions and other phenomena associated with depression, and how they can be treated by both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses.
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Episode 6: Thermodynamics
Episode 5: Corporate Conspiracies
Episode 4: The Origin of Life
Episode 3: Organic Agriculture Part 2
Episode 2: Organic Agriculture Part 1
Episode 122: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Part 1
Episode 121: The Biology of Pain
Episode 120: Computational Chemistry Part 2
Episode 119: Computational Chemistry Part 1
Episode 118: Cell Signalling
Episode 117: Intracellular Protein Sorting
Episode 116: The Cell Membrane
Episode 115: Special Relativity Part 2
Episode 114: Special Relativity Part 1
Special Episode: Visual Processing in Mice
Episode 113: Visual Processing
Episode 112: Introduction to Microbiology
Episode 111: Plate Tectonics
Episode 110: Weather Part II
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