Neuronal generators of posterior EEG alpha reflect individual differences in prioritizing personal spirituality.

Highlights: [•] High personal importance of religion/spirituality protects against MDD and is associated with greater posterior EEG alpha. [•] Those who expressed high importance only at 10-y followup did not show increased alpha. [•] Group differences in EEG alpha were clearest for individuals with a lifetime history of depression. [•] EEG alpha may index a common adaptive mechanism underlying affective regulation and personal spirituality. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]