Fear of depression recurrence among individuals with remitted depression: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition and the largest contributor to disability worldwide. MDD is highly recurrent, yet little is known about the mechanisms that occur following a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and underlie recurrence. We explored the concept of fear of depression recurrence (FoDR) and its impact on daily functioning among individuals in remission from MDD.

Methods

30 participants (83% female; 37% White; M_age = 27.7, SD = 8.96) underwent semi-structured qualitative interviews. The interviews explored participants' experiences of FoDR including the frequency, severity, content, triggers, and impact of fears and associated coping strategies. We used content analysis to analyze the transcriptions.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Gumuchian ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882790 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature