Privacy policy Consumer health data privacy Terms of use

Cookie policy Your privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.

How the default mode network affects depression and anxiety

How the default mode network affects depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety can affect the brain even while at rest.

Up Next

Your aging brain on anxiety
Depression, explained
Major depressive disorder treatment options
Mind your health: anxiety, depression, and multiple sclerosis
The brain on social media
5 ways to give your brain a break
Persistent depressive disorder: explained
Why mental health looks different for everyone
What you need to know to manage your anxiety
Mind your health: anxiety, depression, and migraines

Up Next

Your aging brain on anxiety
Depression, explained
Major depressive disorder treatment options
Mind your health: anxiety, depression, and multiple sclerosis
The brain on social media
5 ways to give your brain a break
Persistent depressive disorder: explained
Why mental health looks different for everyone
What you need to know to manage your anxiety
Mind your health: anxiety, depression, and migraines

AskMD

Curious about Mental health?

Get instant answers from our AI health assistant

Recommended for you

Seasonal affective disorder can occur in the spring and summer as well as the fall and winter.

Why does springtime make some people depressed?

Learn what increases the odds that you or a loved one will experience major depressive disorder.

8 risk factors for major depressive disorder

Learn how to feel energized after lunch—without coffee.

6 ways to beat the afternoon slump

Why red blood cells are so important, and how these cells are affected by sickle cell disease.

How sickle cell disease affects red blood cell health

A look at the early symptoms of ATTR peripheral neuropathy and ATTR cardiomyopathy.

What are the early symptoms of ATTR?

How can I be more consistent?