No-one can simply 'snap out' of depression, say psychiatrists

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No-one can just snap out of depression, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (Sasop) said on Friday.

Matsebula said depression is treatable through medication to address the underlying biological issues.

“SSRIs work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter that carries signals between the brain’s nerve cells, ultimately improving one’s mood. This medication prevents the reabsorption of serotonin into nerve cells, thereby increasing its availability and improving message transmission.

 

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