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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Politics
Natasha May

Brain scan study identifies potential targets to treat youths with severe depression

Human brain scan in neurology clinic
Youth with depression show greater activation in region of brain associated with self-thought and self-reflection. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

Young people with severe depression experience disruptions in the way regions of their brain communicate with each other which are distinct from those observed in adults, a study has found.

The research published on Tuesday in Nature Mental Health could be used to identify potential targets for brain stimulation therapies, extending their existing application from adults to youth.

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