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OBJECTIVE To explore the existence and impact of perceived cognitive dysfunction in patients suffering with major depressive disorder, to investigate the association between severity of depression and perceived cognitive dysfunction and finally to see whether there is an association between severity of depression and functionaldisability. STUDY DESIGN Correlational study PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY This multi-centred study was conducted from April to October, 2018 in 19 Psychiatry outpatient clinics from all over Pakistan. SUBJECTS AND METHODS 2S99 patients with a positive diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder were explored using scales measuring depression, perceived cognitive dysfunction and functional disability. RESULTS Results showed that a large majority of patients suffered from cognitive dysfunction and that there exists, a positive relationship between depression severity, perceived cognitive dysfunction and functional disability. CONCLUSION The study allowed valuable insight into how cognitive dysfunction relates to depression severity and everyday functioning of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]