Forgetfulness May Signal Depression, Experts Say
A doctor named an unexpected sign of depression in young people.
Consensus
- Forgetfulness can be a symptom of depression, especially in young people.
- Cognitive dysfunction, including difficulty concentrating and memory issues, is associated with depression.
- The cognitive effects of depression are reversible with treatment such as medication or psychotherapy.
- Depression and anxiety can disrupt memory processes and information retention.
- The condition affects short-term memory, not long-term memory or personal identity.
Points of divergence
- The impairment specifically affects the emotional component of memory due to reduced mood and motivation, and involves disruptions in neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. — vm
- Anxiety disorders disrupt memory processes, leading to increased forgetfulness even in young age. — tg_mosguru
- Depression is also associated with low mood, fatigue, reduced appetite, and sleep disturbances. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- How depression affects memory: explains a psychiatrist — Вечерняя Москва
- Forgetfulness can be a sign of depression, — specialists-neurologists established. — Первый Московский
- Doctor named a non-obvious sign of depression in young age — Вести