Subjective memory complaints in people with epilepsy: Are there “signature” complaints associated with anxiety and depression?

Anxiety and depression are associated with different patterns of memory complaints in people with epilepsy. In this study, we found that elevated levels of anxiety and depression are associated with memory complaints that impair social function. Anxiety is also associated with problems that have an executive basis, while depression is associated with reports of losses from the core memory store. Recognizing these patterns may help clinicians identify the most effective interventions for these difficulties.