Why depression isn't what you think | Lisa Monteggia
Why depression isn't what you think | Lisa Monteggia  
Podcast: TED Talks Daily
Published On: Sat Jul 11 2026
Description: 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.