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Cognitive Markers in Suicidal Major Depressive Disorder Patients
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 April 2020
Abstract
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Introduction
Cognitive impairment is a major factor influencing the severity and prognosis of major depression. On the other hand, the impossibility of finding solutions and support is characteristic for individuals with suicidal behavior. Therefore, the comparative investigation of cognitive functioning in suicidal and non-suicidal major depression disorder patients seems to be justified.
Aim
To evaluate weather suicidal major depressive disorder patients show a specific pattern of cognitive impairment as compared to non-suicidal major depressive disorder patients.
Material and Methods
60 adult major depressive disorder patients (as diagnosed by using the ICD-10 criteria) were included, of which 30 were identified as having a significant suicide risk by using the Paykel Suicide Scale. Cognitive functioning (working memory and executive functions) was assessed by using the CogTest battery.
Results
Both working memory and executive function performance were lower in suicidal patients, with problem solving being the most prominent marker related to suicide risk.
Conclusions
Severe problem solving deficiency might be a marker of suicide risk in major depressive disorder patients.
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- Article: 1799
- Information
- European Psychiatry , Volume 30 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 23rd European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2015 , pp. 1
- Copyright
- Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2015
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