Neural Correlates of Suicidality in Adolescents with Major Depression: Resting-State Functional Connectivity of the Precuneus and Posterior Cingulate Cortex.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings of hyperconnectivity stemming from the precuneus and hypoconnectivity from the PCC may reflect maladaptive self-reflection and mentalization. However, additional investigation is warranted to further clarify these relationships. PMID: 29756354 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29756354?dopt=Abstract

Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior - May 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Schreiner MW, Klimes-Dougan B, Cullen KR Tags: Suicide Life Threat Behav Source Type: research