The link between depressive symptoms, negative cognitive bias and memory complaints in older adults

Objectives: We sought to examine the relationship between depressive symptoms and subjective memory problems. We hypothesized that the relationship between depressive symptoms and poor subjective memory functioning is mediated by negative cognitive bias that is associated with hopelessness, a wish to die and low self-esteem. Methods: Complete data were available for 299 older adults with and without significant depressive symptoms who were...