Researchers know that depressed individuals have an abnormal stress response involving the HPA axis because these individuals show

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Depressed individuals have elevated levels of cortisol and higher levels of CRF in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which suggests an altered stress response involving the HPA axis. There is no evidence to suggest reduced release of ACTH or fewer CRF cells in the hypothalamus of depressed individuals. Reduced size of pituitary and adrenal glands is not a known characteristic of depression.

Researchers Know That Depressed Individuals Have an Abnormal Stress Response