Refining the neurological basis for depression

Research from the Douglas Institute at McGill University (Montréal, Canada) has highlighted differences in cellular composition of the brain that could further highlight a potential physiological cause of major depression. Published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, this study could guide future treatment options for this serious mental health disorder. Clinical depression, otherwise known as major depressive disorder, is associated with a severe and persistent feeling of sadness, leading to a variety of emotional and physical problems. The complexity of major depression and its causes can make it difficult to comprehend. In efforts to hunt for the hidden biology underlying this mental...