How Depression May Impact Your Memory

A phenomenon called overgeneral memory (OGM) has been shown to be common in people with depression and bipolar disorder. It is characterized by recalling a lumped group of events rather than a single specific event when asked to retrieve one autobiographical memory. OGM is both a predictor and a symptom of depression.
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: health Source Type: news