View of the Left Hypothalamus, in the Center of the Brain (image)

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Caption

In those affected by depressive disorder, some regions of the hypothalamus are larger (red) compared to their healthy counterparts, where some are even smaller (yellow).

Credit

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

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