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New study suggests depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin

For decades, scientists have believed depression is linked to lower levels of serotonin in the brain. But a new study suggests that may not be the case. Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at the American Psychological Association, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the study's findings.
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