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How Depression and Anxiety Affect Cognitive HealthStudent’s NameInstitutional AffiliationHow Depression and Anxiety Affect Cognitive HealthIntroduction Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent mental disorders globally that have linked to several adverse effects on the developmental process of humans. The two conditions are different but commonly occur at the same time. Depression is a psychological condition that causes a persistent feeling of unhappiness and lack of interest. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the fourth major cause of disability, and it is projected that by 2030 it will be the second leading cause (Qin et al., 2016). Anxiety, on the other hand, is the body’s response to stress. It involves a feeling of fear or apprehension about a probable outcome. Although psychologists argue that having blues or feeling down is normal to humans, experiencing these feelings severely and persistently is an indication of an underlying mental health disorder, which must be addressed quickly before causing severe effects. Depression and anxiety interfere.Depression and anxiety have been associated with memory problems like confusion and forgetfulness. According to psychologists, people suffering from depression are more