Shayne has been diagnosed with depression.Her psychiatrist has just prescribed a medication, and it seems to be very effective.It probably is targeting which neurotransmitter to alleviate Shayne's symptoms?

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Serotonin is often targeted by medications used to treat depression. Low levels of serotonin are thought to contribute to symptoms of depression, and medications that increase serotonin levels in the brain (such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs) are often effective in reducing these symptoms.

Shayne Has Been Diagnosed with Depression