EEG microstate dynamics are consistently associated with depressive symptoms in healthy young adults

Key Points

• The presence of specific EEG microstate patterns correlates with depressive symptoms in young adults, revealing intricate brain dynamics.
• Notably, individuals reported increased depressive symptoms alongside notable deviations in EEG microstate activity corresponding to emotional processing.
• Analysis of EEG recordings across healthy young adults highlights variations in microstate dynamics related to mood regulation and emotional stability.
• These findings underscore potential biomarkers for depression detection, indicating the need for further exploration in clinical contexts.