Investigating neural basis of biased attention to self-relevant information in depression

Abstract

This study examines the neural basis of attentional bias toward self-relevant information in depression. Using EEG data and a lateralised image task, we investigate the N2PC response around 200ms after stimulus onset, providing insights into early attentional processes. Our analysis aims to distinguish differences in self-referential processing between depressed and nondepressed individuals, potentially offering a diagnostic tool for depression based on EEG data. Data collection began in September 2023, supported by a grant from the BPS Cognitive Psychology Section.