The brain has a marvelous ability to change and adapt over time. This is called neural plasticity and is one of our main strengths — but depression can seriously inhibit this superpower.
This means that you have a lower chance of recovering or managing your depression, since your brain is losing its ability to adapt. For people with anxiety disorders, this is doubly true as they struggle to create new routines and pathways for their brain to recognize true safety and danger.
That’s why this study is so important — and exciting!
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