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Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the Default Mode Network [Archive]

Jul 17, 2025
Discover the intriguing world of the Default Mode Network and its connection to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The discussion traces the evolution of brain research from Hans Berger's EEG to modern neuroscience. Explore how this brain network affects mental health and learn about innovative treatments, including the impact of meditation and psilocybin. The conversation highlights how understanding the DMN can inform psychiatric interventions and enhance emotional well-being.
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INSIGHT

Default Mode Network Functions

  • The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a brain network active during rest, involved in self-referential thoughts and imagination.
  • DMN supports creativity, future planning, memory replay, and understanding others' thoughts, crucial for human cognition.
INSIGHT

Six Core DMN Activities

  • The DMN drives six main activities: self-reflection, theory of mind, autobiographical memory, future simulation, mind-wandering, and creativity.
  • Imbalances in DMN activity can cause distraction and influence ego and identity.
INSIGHT

DMN Hyperactivity in Depression

  • Depression involves increased DMN activity causing negative self-referential rumination.
  • Difficulty switching off DMN during tasks causes concentration issues and worsens depressive symptoms.
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