Cognitive Inhibition, Psychosocial Interactions and Suicide Attempt in Elderly

Cognitive Inhibition Impairment and Suicide Attempt in Elderly: Eye Tracking Characterization and Impact of Psychosocial Interactions

The study aims to determine the correlation between the cognitive inhibition impairment and the history of suicide attempt in elderly depressed patients.

2 groups of patients will be studied: in the first group, depressed patients with a history of suicide attempt will be included whereas in the second group, depressed patients without a history of suicide attempt will be included.

For each group, the cognitive inhibition will be assessed trough an eye tracker task (antisaccade).

Both groups will also be compared on their neuropsychological characteristics and the quality of social interactions of participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• major depressive disorder according to Diagnostic ans Statistical Manual (DSM) V
• group 1: with a history of suicide attempt
• group 2: without a history of suicide attempt

Exclusion Criteria:

• other psychiatric disease
• guardianship