Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as often, study finds
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Individuals with major depressive disorder mind-wandered over twice as often as healthy adults, focusing on negative thoughts linked to mood. This frequent, negatively-toned mind-wandering likely exacerbates depressive symptoms.
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Original Title: Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as often, study finds. Mind wandering is the spontaneous shift of attention away from a current task or external environment to internal thoughts or daydreams. It typically occurs when people are engaged in routine or low-demand activities.