There’s been a persistent narrative that serotonin imbalances are the root cause of a vast array of mental health issues, a belief pushed not just by mainstream psychiatry but also echoed in popular culture and even alternative circles. However, if you dig into the wider world beyond the surface, you’ll find that the foundation for this claim is far shakier than most realize. In fact, several peer-reviewed studies have directly challenged the notion that low serotonin levels are the culprit behind depression, anxiety, or a host of other problems. These studies dismantle the “chemical imbalance” myth, revealing that the evidence for serotonin’s central role is weak, inconsistent, or even absent. If you want to discover which studies are calling the entire serotonin story into question, and how this impacts the way we view mental health, you’ll need to check out the deeper discussions found in the relevant podcast episodes. Don’t just accept the official line—listen in and decide for yourself.