Depression is more than a “mental health” problem and we can now measure its risk

These feels drawn by the one, the only, and the oatmeal, or is it just one of those?

A network of interacting brain regions known as the default mode network (DMN) was found to have stronger connections in adults and children with a high risk of depression compared to those with a low risk. These findings suggest that increased DMN connectivity is a potential precursor, or biomarker, indicating a risk of developing major depressive disorder (MDD).

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December 18, 2015 | Categories: Neuroscience Research, Psychology | Tags: behavioral science, depression, health, medicine, Mental Health Stuff, neurobiology, neurology, psychology, public health, science | Leave a comment