Depression-related cognitive syndrome

Subjective memory complaint, slowed thinking, mood syndrome dominates

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At a glance

High-risk causes: 3
Related differentials: 6

Safety snapshot

Watch forPsychotic depressionsevere suicidalitypoor intake

Presentation hinge

Acute and fluctuating with inattention = delirium (medical/toxic cause).

Separates the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group. It is not specific to Depression-related cognitive syndrome.

Clinical review

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group — not specific to Depression-related cognitive syndrome

Why it fits

Subjective memory complaint, slowed thinking, mood syndrome dominates

Key features

Must-not-miss

Psychotic depression, severe suicidality, poor intake.

High-risk causes3 causes

Psychotic depression
severe suicidality
poor intake

Bedside question

Applies to the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group.

Acute and fluctuating with inattention = delirium (medical/toxic cause).

Helpful clues

Immediate action

Applies to the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group.

None listed

Priority steps

Investigations

Applies to the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group.

None listed

Core tests

Mimics / overlap

Applies to the Cognitive Impairment / Memory / Dementia / BPSD group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.