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    Psychotherapy Enhances Gray Matter Density

    The effects of psychotherapy have long fascinated science, impacting not only mental states but also the structure of our brain. Recent research shows that psychotherapeutic treatments, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, can induce significant changes in the brain’s gray matter. Psychological therapies not only offer temporary solutions for treating depression and other mental issues but also result in long-term structural transformations characterized by an increase in the number of neurons and glial cells. Research has revealed that the effects of psychotherapy improve not only the patients’ mental states but also develop specific areas of the brain. The closer intertwining of brain research and psychological procedures provides new opportunities for understanding emotions…

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