Biological research concerning the development of depressive disorders suggests that part of the problem of depression is the underproduction of cortisol.

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While cortisol levels are often imbalanced in individuals with depressive disorders, research suggests that the problem is more often associated with overproduction of cortisol or abnormalities in the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis.

Biological Research Concerning the Development of Depressive Disorders Suggests That