Addressing Cognitive Decline in Depression

This chapter explores the link between cognitive decline, major depressive disorder, and mild cognitive impairment, emphasizing the risks involved even when depression is treated. It introduces combined interventions of cognitive remediation and transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS), hypothesizing that their integration could enhance cognitive function by promoting neuroplasticity. The chapter also details a study measuring the efficacy of these interventions over several years, highlighting significant improvements in cognitive performance among participants.