Nightmare distress mediated the correlation between autobiographical memory specificity and depression.
PLoS One February 25, 2025 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0318661 via PubMed Central
Summary
A link between reduced specificity of autobiographical memory and depression is partly explained by the level of distress caused by nightmares. People who recall fewer specific personal memories tend to experience more nightmare distress, which in turn is associated with greater depressive symptoms.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Nightmare distress mediates the relationship between autobiographical memory specificity and depression. |
Abstract
Nightmare distress mediated the correlation between autobiographical memory specificity and depression.