The real causes of depression are often overshadowed by the popular “chemical imbalance” narrative. That idea helped turn a complex human experience into a medical label—and fueled massive pharmaceutical profits. But when researchers looked beyond serotonin, they found factors like nutrient deficiencies and physical imbalances play a major role. The gap between what people are told and what the science suggests is uncomfortable—and worth examining.
What “Happy Pills” Really Do to People Over Time
