Posted by linkadge on November 29, 2010, at 14:35:19
In reply to Re: JAMA-.will never be a drug that 'cures' depression, posted by Tomatheus on November 28, 2010, at 22:44:07
Keep in mind, this is one man's interpretation of the current evidence. The pendulum swings back and forth.
Just because one specific gene has not yet been identified, does not mean that there isn't a genetic basis for depression. It can be the interaction of several genes and the environment.
And at this point, there's really no way of knowing to what extent any one individual's depression is related to genes or environment.
So, this guy saying that depression is a "social disorder" is based on a series of assumptions. For some people, yes, but for others no.
Until we understand the full extent of interaction between genes and the environment, there's really no way for anyone to say.
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