The Emotional Processing Bias in Depression

Individuals prone to depression tend to focus on negative information, which significantly impacts their emotional processing. This negative bias can lead them to misinterpret social interactions, perceiving neutral or even positive facial expressions as negative, such as disgust or anger. These misinterpretations can affect their behavior, causing them to withdraw from social situations, which can further exacerbate feelings of depression. Understanding this emotional processing bias is crucial for developing effective interventions and treatments for depression.