Depression Quote by Dr Stefan Cembrowicz
““There is some evidence that chronic severe depression causes some atrophy or shrinkage in the hippocampus. Depressive illness could therefore be seen as a very subtle form of degeneration in some nerve cells.””
About This Quote
Source Scientific article: “Neurobiology of Depression”, Journal of Psychiatry, 2021
Severe chronic depression may shrink the hippocampus, indicating subtle brain cell degeneration.
In simple terms: Depression can physically affect brain structure.
Recognize depression’s biological impact and seek help.
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When to use this quote
- clinical treatment
- patient education
- research
- public health
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Questions to Reflect On
- Can brain changes be reversed with treatment?
- How does this knowledge affect stigma?
Not all depression shows measurable atrophy; causes are multifactorial.