By National Institutes of Health –
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. People with depression tend to focus more on negative memories and information. Because of this, some depression researchers study a brain structure important for memory called the hippocampus.
Growing evidence suggests the hippocampus is one of a few brain regions that produces new neurons throughout life. This process is called neurogenesis. It remains unclear how neurogenesis changes in people with depression.
