How do the sleep features that characterise depression impact memory?

Marcus O Harrington, Sarah Reeve, Joanne L Bower, Louis Renoult

December 2023 Emerg Top Life Sci

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The discussions express strong interest and moderate agreement with the article's findings by referencing specific mechanisms like emotional memory bias and sleep disruptions, and use terms such as 'explore' and 'impairment' to underline their relevance. The tone reflects curiosity and recognition of the research's importance, but mostly in a supportive and exploratory manner rather than calling for immediate change.

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Most discussions recognize the connection between sleep features and memory issues in depression, indicating general agreement with the publication.

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There is high interest shown through mentions of sleep disturbance, electrophysiological changes, and their effects on memory, reflecting engagement with the subject.

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Comments reference specific studies and explore mechanisms like emotional memory bias and overgeneral autobiographical memory, displaying moderate engagement.

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The discussions suggest an awareness of these findings' importance, though they mainly highlight potential implications rather than concrete changes, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

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    Dr Marcus Harrington and colleagues explore how sleep disturbance and electrophysiological sleep changes in depression could give rise to emotional memory bias, impaired memory suppression, and overgeneral autobiographical memory. https://t.co/bBqWZG2i7t #ETLS https://t.co/GSYRglSd5U
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    RT @PPPublishing: Dr Marcus Harrington and colleagues explore how sleep disturbance and electrophysiological sleep changes in depression co…
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    Dr Marcus Harrington and colleagues explore how sleep disturbance and electrophysiological sleep changes in depression could give rise to emotional memory bias, impaired memory suppression, and overgeneral autobiographical memory. https://t.co/bBqWZG2i7t #ETLS https://t.co/xP5ra3nvOI
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Depression is linked to disrupted sleep patterns, including lower sleep efficiency, longer REM sleep, and reduced slow-wave sleep.
  • Depression also affects memory, causing emotional biases, overgeneral autobiographical memories, and difficulty suppressing unwanted memories.
  • The disruptions in sleep and memory associated with depression may influence its development and persistence, but our understanding of their exact interaction remains limited.]