A meta-analysis of depression severity and cognitive function.

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BACKGROUND: Studies examining the way in which cognitive impairment is associated with depression have produced inconsistent findings. Different severity of depressed mood across studies may account for such conflicting reports. However, inconsistent results have also been reported in relation to the specific association of depression severity with cognitive performance. METHODS: A meta-analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between severity of depression and cognitive function, u...

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Authors: McDermott, L; Ebmeier, K

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of affective disorders
• Volume: 119
• Issue: 1-3
• Pages: 1-8
• Publication date: 2009-12-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2009.04.022
• EISSN: 1573-2517
• ISSN: 0165-0327
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Cognition; Adult; Middle Aged; Cognition Disorders; Female; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Male; Memory; Depressive Disorder; Executive Function; Neuropsychological Tests; Mental Recall