Biological problems require chemical intervention First, in spite of the hype, researchers are not able to distinguish between so-called biologically based and psychologically caused disorders. This includes depression as well as serious mental illness. Anti-depressant Treatment with SSRI's leads to changes in the structure of the brain. Recent studies show such problems may result from damage to the nerves the drugs target. Some specific biochemical mechanism is inherited that causes depression.
Some biochemical treatments relieve depression.
Psychotherapy Some psycho-therapeutic treatments relieve depression. Psychopharmacology In depression, changes in serotonin relieve depression. Psychopharmacology Psychoactivity of anti-depressant drugs are the best predictor of their effect. Psychopharmacology Increasing or decreasing serotonin modifies depression. Psychotherapy Increasing or decreasing specific cognitive states modifies depression.