Increased neural response to social rejection in major depression

ConclusionsThese preliminary results support the hypothesis that depression is associated with hyperactive response to social rejection. These findings highlight the importance of studying social interactions in depression, as they often lead to social withdrawal and isolation.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - June 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Poornima Kumar, Gordon D Waiter, Magda Dubois, Maarten Milders, Ian Reid, J Douglas Steele Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research