Episode

Why depression isn't what you think | Lisa Monteggia

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TED Talks Daily
Published
Jul 11, 2026
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909
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Summary

The idea that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain has shaped treatment for decades. Neuroscientist Lisa Monteggia shares research suggesting that's not the whole story — and shows how a decades-old drug could upend what we thought we knew about depression, with the potential to offer relief within hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.