Table of contents:
1. Introduction 2. What Constitutes Recovery from Depression 3. How Common is Poor Outcome in Depression: The NIMH Study; the Zurich Study; Factors Affecting Outcome of Depression 4. Demographic Characteristics 5. Illness Variables 6. Treatment Variables 7. Biological Correlates 8. Long-term Treatment of Depression 9. Economic Impact of Recurrent Depression
Despite many recent advances in this field, the long-term outcome of depression remains poor in many patients. It is now clear that effective management requires both early treatment and prevention of recurrence. This analyses the efficacy and economic benefits of the correct therapeutic treatment of depressed patients.
1. Introduction 2. What Constitutes Recovery from Depression 3. How Common is Poor Outcome in Depression: The NIMH Study; the Zurich Study; Factors Affecting Outcome of Depression 4. Demographic Characteristics 5. Illness Variables 6. Treatment Variables 7. Biological Correlates 8. Long-term Treatment of Depression 9. Economic Impact of Recurrent Depression
Despite many recent advances in this field, the long-term outcome of depression remains poor in many patients. It is now clear that effective management requires both early treatment and prevention of recurrence. This analyses the efficacy and economic benefits of the correct therapeutic treatment of depressed patients.