Association between depression severity and neurocognitive function in major depressive disorder: a review and synthesis.

@article{McClintock2010AssociationBD,
  title={Association between depression severity and neurocognitive function in major depressive disorder: a review and synthesis.},
  author={Shawn M. McClintock and Mustafa M. Husain and Tracy L. Greer and C. Munro Cullum},
  journal={Neuropsychology},
  year={2010},
  volume={24 1},
  pages={
          9-34
        }
}
The effects of major depressive disorder (MDD) on neurocognitive function remain poorly understood. Results from published studies vary widely in terms of methodological factors, and very little is known about the effects of depression severity and other clinical characteristics on neurocognitive function. The purpose of this review was to synthesize prior research findings regarding neurocognitive functioning in patients with MDD and varying levels of depression severity and to provide… 
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