Individuals who are depressed show lower levels of brain activity in the _____.

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Research has shown that individuals with depression have lower levels of activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in regulating emotions, decision-making, and thought processes. The other brain regions listed (amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus) are also implicated in depression, but the prefrontal cortex is most consistently found to have altered activity in depressed individuals.

Individuals Who Are Depressed Show Lower Levels of Brain Activity