Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder

Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library (OPL) series, Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder provides a succinct summary of cognitive deficits reported in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with a particular focus on aspects of measurement, underlying disease pathophysiology, implications for treatment and prevention. This book also provides readers an opportunity for clinical-based assessment of cognition and recommendations for how cognitive measurement and treatment is positioned in the management of individuals with mood disorders.1. Introduction: Cognition and Cognitive Deficits Defined ; 2. Measurement and Evaluation of Cognitive Function ; 3. Cognitive Deficits in Major Depressive Disorder ; 4. "Hot" vs. "Cold" Cognition ; 5. Disambiguating Cognitive Dysfunction from Other Dimensions of Psychopathology in Major Depressive Disorder ; 6. The Mediational Role of Cognition on Functional Outcomes in Major Depressive Disorder ; 7. Neurobiology of Cognitive Deficits and Biases in Major Depressive Disorder ; 8. Prevention and Resilience of Cognitive Deficits in Major Depressive Disorder ; 9. The Effect of Treatment on Cognitive Deficits in Major Depressive Disorder