Thursday , June 1 2023
Welcome to Naturafied!
You are here: Home / Featured / Research Shows That Depression Can Damage Parts of the Brain

Research Shows That Depression Can Damage Parts of the Brain


Brain damage is caused by persistent depression rather than being a predisposing factor for it, researchers have finally concluded after decades of unconfirmed hypothesising. A study published in Molecular Psychiatry today has proved once and for all that recurrent depression shrinks the hippocampus – an area of the brain responsible for forming new memories – leading to a loss of emotional and behavioural function.


The Venus Factor

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

Scroll To Top