depression Flashcards

1
Q

how does post-natal depression affect the baby?

A

mother’s depression leads to epigenetic changes in newborn so they are susceptible to developing depression

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2
Q

Monoamine hypothesis

A

depression is caused by a deficit of monoamine transmitters = 5HT and NA

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3
Q

which MAO subtype is more prevalent in the CNS

A

MAO subtype A

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