Today’s study looked at psychological factors that predict relapse into depression. They people who were recovered from depression and taking antidepressants along with healthy controls, nearly 200 in total. All the underwent a decision making test that asked them to exert effort─a button pressing task─to get rewards. The antidepressants were then discontinued and the patients followed for 6 months to see who relapsed. [Link]

Published On: 8/15/2020

Duration: 2 minutes, 48 seconds

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