A new longitudinal study reveals that depression can alter how young adults remember childhood trauma. When depressive symptoms worsen, individuals are more likely to recall past adversity, pointing to current emotional state as a major driver of autobiographical memory.
Experiencing depressive symptoms can change how young adults remember the hardships of their youth, leading them to report more past traumas over time. Dealing with these emotional health challenges might actually be the primary driver behind shiftin... [7685 chars]