Persistent depressive disorder across the adult lifespan: results from clinical and population-based surveys in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the individual and economic disease burden of depression is particularly high for long-term symptoms, little is known of the lifetime course of chronic depression. Most evidence derives from clinical samples, and the diagnostic distinction between persistent depressive disorder (PDD) and non-chronic major depression (NCMDD) is still debated. Thus, we examined characteristics of PDD among clinical vs. non-clinical cases, and the associated disease burden at a population level.

Methods

Data were drawn from the mental health module of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1-MH, 2009-2012, n = 4483) and a clinical sample of PDD inpatients at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2018-2019, n = 45). The DSM-5 definition of PDD was

SUBMITTER: Nubel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7011512 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature