Introduction: The relevance of cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder -- Measurement and evaluation of cognitive function -- Cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder -- 'Hot' versus 'cold' cognition -- Differentiating cognitive dysfunction from other dimensions of psychopathology in major depressive disorder -- The mediational role of cognition on functional outcomes in major depressive disorder -- Neurobiology of cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder -- Prevention and resilience of cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder -- The effect of treatment on cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder
Summary
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 andtreatment is positioned in the management of individuals with mood disorders
