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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Ep48 "Why do brains become depressed?"
Feb 26, 2024
Delve into the brain science behind depression with discussions on measuring medications in city water, reward pathways, and magnetic stimulation. Explore the intricate nature of depression, contributing factors, advancements in brain stimulation treatments, disrupting negative thoughts, and understanding brain function.
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- Depression is a physical problem linked to brain circuits stuck in negative feedback loops.
- Brain stimulation treatments can reset brain activity patterns associated with depression effectively.
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Understanding Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that impacts how individuals feel, think, and function, often leading to persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. It affects daily tasks, eating, sleeping, and can involve thoughts of suicide. Centuries of psychiatry and neuroscience highlight that depression is a physical problem, akin to a physical illness. Treatment, such as medication like Prozac, aims to address the biological underpinnings of depression.
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