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Depression and Lovesickness: Effects on Cognitive and Behavioral Functioning

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This presentation examines the relationship between depression and lovesickness, with particular emphasis on cognitive, behavioural, and neuropsychological functioning. It reviews similarities and differences between the two conditions, including their effects on attention, decision-making, rumination, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. The work provides a concise scholarly overview for researchers, students, and mental health professionals interested in the intersection of depressive symptoms and romantic distress.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23977278

Author: Shahzad, Asffa

Language: English

Topic: Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225338260

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