Neuropsychological functioning is compromised in binge drinking young adults with depression

Daniel F Hermens; Rico S C Lee; Tamara De Regt; Jim Lagopoulos; Sharon L Naismith; Elizabeth M Scott; Ian B Hickie

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2013.05.001

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Neuropsychological functioning is compromised in binge drinking young adults with depression

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Neuropsychological functioning is compromised in binge drinking young adults with depression

Daniel F Hermens, Rico S C Lee, Tamara De Regt, Jim Lagopoulos, Sharon L Naismith, Elizabeth M Scott and Ian B Hickie

Psychiatry Research, Vol.210(1), pp.256-262

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2013.05.001

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Medical and Health Sciences

Psychology and Cognitive Sciences

alcohol

binge drinking

depression

executive functioning

memory

neuropsychology

young adults

For many young people, binge drinking is the most common form of alcohol misuse, particularly in those with a depressive disorder. Nonetheless, relatively little is known about the effects that the combination of depression and binge drinking has on neuropsychological outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether binge drinkers with depression show more pronounced neuropsychological dysfunction compared to their peers with depression alone or binge drinking alone. Neuropsychological testing was conducted on help-seeking young people (18-30 years) recently diagnosed with a depressive disorder and classified as either 'binge drinkers' (n=43) or 'non-bingers' (n=48). Two healthy control groups (i.e. binge drinkers, n=24 and non-bingers, n=21) were additionally recruited and also underwent the same testing. Qualitatively, binge-drinking patients with depression performed consistently below controls, depression alone, or binge drinking alone. In keeping with our hypotheses, visual learning and memory was significantly reduced in depressed binge drinkers, whereas mental flexibility was reduced at a trend level. There were no significant differences in neuropsychological performance in depressed alone or binge drinking alone individuals compared to controls. The findings suggest that when treating young people with a depressive disorder, strategies targeting binge drinking may contribute to preventing potential neurobiological changes underlying poorer long-term clinical outcomes.

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Title: Neuropsychological functioning is compromised in binge drinking young adults with depression
Authors: Daniel F Hermens (Author) - University of Sydney
Rico S C Lee (Author) - University of Sydney
Tamara De Regt (Author) - University of Sydney
Jim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of Sydney
Sharon L Naismith (Author) - University of Sydney
Elizabeth M Scott (Author) - University of Sydney
Ian B Hickie (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: Psychiatry Research, Vol.210(1), pp.256-262
Publisher: Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
Date published: 2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2013.05.001
ISSN: 0165-1781
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449062002621
Output Type: Journal article

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