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Scientists find brain chemical tied to trauma and depression

By InsideWellness Editorial · November 10, 2025

Originally published by ScienceDaily Stress.

Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer a new kind of antidepressant, especially for patien

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