Scientists previously thought that the adult human brain was a rigid organ that could not make rapid changes. A new study by German scientists on antidepressants pointed to the opposite.
The research, shared at the European Neuropsychopharmacology Congress held in Vienna, revealed that deteriorated brain structures in patients receiving antidepressant treatment began to connect with each other.
Taking antidepressants can repair the brain’s broken connections
In the experiment conducted with 109 patients with major depression, the brains of the patients were observed with MRI. Scientists have studied how parts of the brain communicate with each other. The data of these patients were then compared with the brain data of healthy individuals.
Antidepressant treatment was used in the treatment process of 109 patients, and it was observed that the connection between the brains of the patients with major depression began to re-establish and strengthen in the 6-week period.
Although it has been widely proven that antidepressants offer beneficial results, this does not mean that you can use such drugs on your own. Before starting to use antidepressants, consult a specialist and enter treatment if deemed appropriate by the specialist.
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