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Ellinor Nilsson1, Mette Rügler Sørensen1
1Afdeling for Depression og Angst, Aarhus Universitetshospital.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 6, 2024
Summary
A young man experienced severe depression, followed by acute retrograde autobiographical amnesia. Diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, his memory loss persisted, yet he regained daily function.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Severe depressive episodes can present with complex psychological phenomena.
- Dissociative amnesia is a rare condition characterized by memory loss.
- The interplay between depression and dissociative disorders warrants further investigation.