Abstract
The literature on brain activity in depression and anxiety is reviewed with an emphasis on highlighting discrepancies and inconsistencies. In particular, anterior and posterior asymmetries have been reported for both depression and anxiety, but the magnitude and direction of these asymmetries has been variable. We propose that by identifying subtypes of depression and anxiety some of these inconsistencies can be explained. In addition, we review evidence suggesting that issues of comorbidity are important to consider in attempting to account for regional brain activity in depression and anxiety.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 421-447 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | Cognition and Emotion |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)