Cognitive Impairment in Major Depressive Disorder

Description

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability globally in both developed and developing nations. The staggering economic costs attributable to MDD are largely a consequence of impairment in role function. Evidence indicates that disturbance in the domain of cognitive function in individuals with MDD is the principal determinant of health outcome. This is the first book to comprehensively explore the domain of cognition in MDD. The literature describing cognitive dysfunction is reviewed with particular focus on clinical determinants, pathophysiology and causative factors. The patient subpopulations most susceptible are defined. A summary of contemporary assessment tools for research and clinical purposes is provided. Multimodality treatments and prevention strategies are described. This book is an invaluable resource for psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and other members of the mental health team, as well as for policy makers, vocation rehabilitation experts, disability providers and other stakeholders interested in improving health outcomes in MDD.

• The first book to bring together all aspects related to cognition in MDD
• Contributors are the world's experts on the topic of cognition in MDD
• Covers recognition, prevention, measurement and management
• Recommends neuropsychological, psychological and pharmacological approaches to management

Contents

Preface
Part I. Clinical Relevance of Cognitive Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder:
1. Does cognitive dysfunction predate the onset of incident depression? Julia Buthmann, Danielle S. Cha and Roger S. McIntyre
2. Understanding the importance of cognitive dysfunction and cognitive change in major depressive disorder Paul Maruff and Judith Jaeger
3. Cognition in MDD implications for primary care Larry Culpepper
4. Neurocognition in pediatric depression Dwight Newton, Melanie Naiberg and Benjamin Goldstein
5. Neuroanatomy of cognition in major depressive disorder (hot and cold) Guy M. Goodwin
6. Hot and cold cognition in major depressive disorder Oliver Robinson, Jonathan Rosier and Barbara Sahakian
7. Social cognition and emotional processing in major depressive disorder Philippe Fossati and Sophie Hinfray
8. The role of social cognition in major depressive disorder Bernhard Baune and Michael Weightman
9. Are cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder progressive? Philip Gorwood and Marie Laure Clery-Melin
10. Implications of cognitive impairments on functional outcomes in major depressive disorder Tracy L. Greer and Cassandra R. Hatt
Part II. Underlying Biological Substrates Associated with Cognitive Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder:
11. Cognition and biomarkers in major depressive disorder (MDD): endophenotype or epiphenomenon? Shane McInerney, Philip Gorwood and Sidney Kennedy
12. Inflammation and cognition in major depressive disorder Bernhard Baune
13. HPA axis and cognitive dysfunction in mood disorders Rebecca Strawbridge and Allan H. Young
14. White matter neurobiology and cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder Geoffrey Chern-Yee Tan and Kang Sim
15. Insulin resistance and implications for hippocampal volume/function the default mode network Heather A. Kenna, Tonita E. Wroolie, Danielle R. Balzafiore and Natalie L. Rasgon
Part III. Evaluating Cognitive Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder:
16. Measuring the mind: detecting cognitive deficits and measuring cognitive change in patients with depression John Harrison
17. Subjective measures of cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder Raymond Lam
Part IV. Treatment Opportunities for Ameliorating Cognitive Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder:
18. Neuroscience of functional outcomes and treatment targets in major depressive disorder Lisanne M. Jenkins, Amy Peters, Rachel H. Jacobs and Scott A. Langenecker
19. Treatment of cognitive dysfunction in adults with major depressive disorder Roger S. McIntyre, Kahlood Syeda and Danielle S. Cha
20. A novel treatment targeting cognitive dysfunction in mood disorders Kamilla W. Miskowiak
21. Cognitive remediation for major depressive disorder Christopher Bowie
22. Exercise and cognition Guy Faulkner, Mark Duncan and Mehala Subramaniapillai
Index.

About the Authors

Roger S. McIntyre, University of Toronto
Roger S. McIntyre is Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, and Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.

Danielle S. Cha, University of Toronto
Danielle S. Cha is a Researcher at the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, and the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.