Increased neural response to social rejection in major depression.
Poornima KumarGordon D WaiterMagda DuboisMaarten MildersIan ReidJ Douglas SteelePublished in: Depression and anxiety (2017)
These preliminary results support the hypothesis that depression is associated with hyperactive response to social rejection. These findings highlight the importance of studying social interactions in depression, as they often lead to social withdrawal and isolation.