Cognitive Distortions Explained
Depressed individuals often experience repetitive negative thoughts, leading to a cycle of self-referential rumination. This mental state is linked to heightened activity in the default mode network, which is less focused on present tasks and more on negative reflections. Defective brain circuitry, particularly in regions like the amygdala and hippocampus, contributes to these cognitive distortions, impairing the ability to integrate sensory stimuli and find joy in experiences.In this clip
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Episode 126: Depression and Serotonin
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