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Mental Health Information Centre - Southern Africa

Why are some depressed, others resilient? Scientists home in one part of the brain.

Many of us find ourselves swimming along in the tranquil sea of life when suddenly a crisis hits — a death in the family, the loss of a job, a bad breakup. Some power through and find calm waters again, while others drown in depression.


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In partnership with:


University of Stellenbosch
South African Medical Research Council
University of Cape Town