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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Video: Links Between Brain Chemistry and Depression Brain chemistry plays a big role in depression. This About.com video will explain the link between depression and brain chemistry... Read more What Are Neurotransmitters? You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that... Read more Search Related Topics:  causes of depression  neurotransmitters  How Antidepressants Affect Brain Chemistry There are three basic molecules, known chemically as monoamines, which are thought to play a role in mood regulation: norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Antidepressant medications are categorized by how they affect these chemicals. The following are the major antidepressants classes... Read more Search Related Topics:  antidepressants  maois  tricyclic antidepressants How Stress Affects Brain Chemistry When you undergo stress, either physical or mental, your adrenal glands produce more of a hormone called cortisol. In the short term, more cortisol can be... Read more Search Related Topics:  stress and depression  stress management  Related Searches Mental Depression Bipolar Depression Depression Effects Depression Signs For Depression Featured Articles Support Resources Coping Skills True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression   Follow me on: Advertisement