Depression can lead to permanent changes in the structure of the brain. In a study conducted at the University of Edinburgh, researchers found alterations in parts of the brain known as white matter - the key component of the brain and spinal cord consisting mainly of nerve fibres. White matter is critical for normal functioning of the brain, and its disruption has been linked to problems with emotion processing and thinking skills.The post Depression Can Result In Permanent Changes In Structure Of The Brain, Study Finds appeared first on Sparkonit.