Trossachs Wellbeing

31/10/2025

Raw Soup, bursting with good nourishment, made in 5 minutes and delicious.
All topped off with a super tasty, locally made Dukkah 🙌

30/10/2025

28/10/2025

I love Autumn, it's so restorative taking some time to slow down in nature 🍁💖✨

19/08/2025

16/07/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FU76bcnwP/

A landmark review finds no scientific evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance.

A major umbrella review led by researchers at University College London has found no convincing evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels or reduced serotonin activity. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study analyzed decades of research across several major fields and concluded that the long-standing “chemical imbalance” theory lacks scientific support. This challenges the core rationale behind the widespread use of antidepressants like SSRIs, which are believed to work by correcting low serotonin. The review suggests that the popularity of this theory may have contributed to the massive increase in antidepressant prescriptions despite the absence of biological proof.

The findings also raise concerns about how this serotonin theory may shape public perception and treatment decisions.

With up to 90% of people believing depression stems from a chemical imbalance, researchers warn that this misconception can discourage recovery optimism and reliance on non-drug treatments.

Moreover, some evidence points to antidepressants possibly lowering serotonin levels over time, highlighting a need for transparency and new approaches to mental health care.

The authors advocate for a shift in focus toward addressing life stressors, trauma, and social factors through therapy and lifestyle interventions rather than pharmacological solutions alone.

Source: Moncrieff, J., Cooper, R. E., Stockmann, T., Amendola, S., Hengartner, M. P., & Horowitz, M. A. (2022). The serotonin theory of depression: A systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry

Post credit: Hashem Al-Ghaili

26/06/2025

Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

12/05/2025

It was a pleasure to be invited to hold a group EFT session for SRFCA. This wonderful organisation are providing support for adults recovering from childhood trauma. They have created a community orientated trauma recovery centre offering different therapeutic modalities to those in Scotland. I met some wonderful, inspiring people and it was a great, positive way to kick start the weekend (especially heading into mental health awareness week)

08/05/2025

How cute is this new addition to the therapy room 🤩 Thank you for your knowledge and wonderful service as always. What a beautiful shop 💖

Plants are therapy right?!

28/04/2025

To support one of our families, we are looking for some donations. If you are able to donate any of these items please get in touch with us.

As always, a huge thanks for your kindness and support.

28/04/2025

Join me for a deeply relaxing 90 minute, Holosomatic Breathwork class, every second Friday. This is a beautiful blend of mindfulness and conscious connected Breathwork to drop you into a state of deep rest and relaxation. It helps to quieten the mind and reconnect you with your body ✨

Follow the link in bio for more information...