Previous disorders and depression outcomes in individuals with 12-month major depressive disorder in the World Mental Health surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterised by a recurrent course and high comorbidity rates. A lifespan perspective may therefore provide important information regarding health outcomes. The aim of the present study is to examine mental disorders that preceded 12-month MDD diagnosis and the impact of these disorders on depression outcomes.

Methods

Data came from 29 cross-sectional community epidemiological surveys of adults in 27 countries (n = 80 190). The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was used to assess 12-month MDD and lifetime DSM-IV disorders with onset prior to the respondent's age at interview. Disorders were grouped into depressive distress disorders, non-depressive distress disorders, fear disorders and externalising disorders. Depre

SUBMITTER: Roest AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8611932 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature