What are pro-depressive behaviors?

Pro-depressive behaviors are actions that can contribute to or exacerbate feelings of depression. According to Andrew Huberman, behaviors such as viewing blue light in the middle of the night, particularly between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., can activate a pro-depressive circuit in the brain, involving a structure called the habenula. These types of behaviors are contrasted with antidepressant behaviors, which include positive lifestyle changes such as exercising, getting morning sunlight, eating well, and engaging in healthy relationships. In treating depression, it's essential to consider both the biochemical effects of treatments and the role of these positive behavioral changes 1.