Depression and cognition in adolescents: A comparison of cross-sectional and longitudinal effects

Puntos clave

• Cognitive deficits associated with depression are evident in adolescents over time.
• Results highlight differences between cross-sectional and longitudinal impacts on mental health outcomes.
• Analysis of neuropsychological assessments provides insight into cognitive decline linked with depression.
• Further investigation is needed to clarify causal relationships and treatment modalities.