Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are thought to reduce depression by:
A)decreasing levels of serotonin.
B)increasing levels of norepinephrine.
C)decreasing the number of neurons in the hippocampus.
D)increasing neurogenesis in the hippocampus.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are believed to help alleviate depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which can promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus, an area associated with mood regulation.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Are Thought to Reduce Depression By