B4712 - Exploring Overgeneral Autobiographical Memory as a Mechanism Underpinning the High Risk of Depression for those with ADHD - 07/10/2024
People with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at significantly higher risk of developing depression compared to those without. The combination of ADHD and depression together is particularly concerning due to the higher risk of suicide. Understanding the reasons why people with ADHD are more likely to have depression is therefore important and could lead to treatments that are more effective for people with ADHD.
Recalling memories of the personal past in a more general rather than specific way (referred to as overgeneral autobiographical memory – OGM) is common in people with depression and may be a process that makes people with ADHD more likely to develop depression. There has been little research on OGM for people with ADHD so far. This project will explore whether OGM is a feature that makes people with ADHD more like to have depression.