Pathophysiology of depression and mechanisms of treatment
WEBApr 1, 2002 · Basic research in all fields of neuroscience (including genetics) and the discovery of new antidepressant drugs have revolutionized our understanding of the mechanisms underlying depression and drug action.
Brain changes in depression - PMC - National Center for …
WEBDec 8, 2020 · These two major dimensions explain the pathophysiology of depression, as well as the convergence of the mechanisms involved in stress, major depressive decompensations, and the concept of neuroplasticity as the present target for new effective and potent antidepressant treatments.
Understanding the pathophysiology of depression: From monoamines …
WEBApr 2, 2018 · A number of factors (biogenic amine deficiency, genetic, environmental, immunologic, endocrine factors and neurogenesis) have been identified as mechanisms which provide unitary explanations for the pathophysiology of depression. Rather than a unitary construct, the combination and linkage of these factors have been implicated in …
Understanding Depression in Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide …
WEBJul 11, 2024 · In anatomy, a depression refers to a sunken or recessed area in a bodily structure, typically in bones or organs. It’s crucial to distinguish between depression in anatomy and depression in mental health. While the term is shared, the concepts are entirely different.
The Biology of Depression - Psychology Today
WEBDepression makes deep inroads on biology to bring about the many symptoms of depression, from sleep disruption and an inability to experience pleasure to lack of motivation and feelings of...
Where in the Brain Is Depression? - PMC - National Center for ...
WEBDespite decades of research, the neural basis for depression is still incompletely understood. In this review, evidence from neuroimaging, neuropsychiatric and brain stimulations studies are explored to answer the question regarding the localization of depression in the brain.
The neuroscience of depressive disorders: A brief review of the …
WEBOct 8, 2018 · We have shown that depression has been linked to a wide range of abnormalities on different levels of neuroscientific description ranging from molecules and cells to brain circuits and cognitive mechanisms.
The neuroanatomy of depression: A review - Oakes - 2017
WEBAug 31, 2016 · The aim of this review is to present a brief synopsis of the various biochemical imbalances thought to contribute to depression, aspects of anatomy possibly implicated in depression, and treatments related to targeting these specific locales.
The neuroanatomy of depression: A review - PubMed
WEBThe aim of this review is to present a brief synopsis of the various biochemical imbalances thought to contribute to depression, aspects of anatomy possibly implicated in depression, and treatments related to targeting these specific locales.
The molecular and cellular mechanisms of depression: a focus
WEBApr 9, 2019 · Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a symptomatically heterogeneous disease, spanning cognitive, emotional, motivational, and physiological domains. Identifying the exact etiology of MDD is ...