Scientists have measured brain activity in young people with and without depression, and found that the brains of depressed adolescents give a muted reaction to distressing images. Previous research with depressed adults does not show this effect, implying that brain…
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43% report feeling depressed after loss of sense smell or taste with COVID-19
The loss of smell or taste for COVID-19 survivors who experience those symptoms frequently leads to depression, a loss of appetite and a decreased enjoyment of life, according to an ongoing Virginia Commonwealth University study. In the study of quality…
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Research: Gender differences in depressed individuals’ learning task behaviors
Depression can manifest itself in many different ways, one of which is cognitively. Impaired attention, memory, concentration, and decision-making are all signs that may be present in someone who is depressed. Now, findings by a student at the Virginia Tech…
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