We know the January Blues are a real thing, and that this month can be a bit of a struggle. We’re no stranger to this, both personally and professionally. If you’ve ever wondered what depression is, what it can look like in people, and what causes it (from a neuroscience perspective), this is the episode for you.

Whilst it’s impossible to put all of the information and science out there in this episode, we’re putting this episode together as a gentle introduction to the topic to expand your knowledge on the subject. Don’t worry, there will be plenty more episodes from us on this subject to come!

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On this episode, we cover:

• What is depression
• What are the signs and symptoms to look out for
• What causes depression
• Brain chemistry and depression 101: neurotransmitters and how they contribute to depression and how antidepressants can work
• Changes in brain activity we see with depression

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