Negative bias in interpretation and facial expression recognition in late life depression: A case control study

Objectives While cognitive bias in younger adults with depression has been extensively researched, there have relatively few investigations of the presence late life (LLD). This exploratory study aimed to ascertain whether negative exists across a range domains participants LLD. Methods/Design Participants were 19 patients LLD and matched non-depressed older adults. completed standardised tests assess facial expression recognition, attention, recall adjectives interpretation. Results slower identify surprised faces, more likely create statements interpretation task. There was no evidence memory or but performed poorly on Conclusions provides new LLD, findings are not consistent global Further work is needed investigate It may be that interventions which target biases, such as modification, could helpful treating