Rami has gone into a deep depression after the death of his mother, for whom he had provided daily care for more than two years after her first stroke. What role might cortisol play?

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Consistently elevated levels of cortisol due to stress can overwhelm the hippocampus's feedback loop, leading to excess levels of cortisol in the bloodstream. This condition is associated with depression, as prolonged stress and elevated cortisol levels can impair the hippocampus's ability to regulate stress responses effectively.

Rami Has Gone into a Deep Depression After the Death