Emotional blunting in patients with depression. Part I: clinical characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional blunting-inability to feel positive or negative emotions, detachment, or reduced emotional responsiveness-is common in people with depression. However, there is a paucity of studies comprehensively investigating this symptom and its functional impact. This study investigated the experience of emotional blunting, and its impact on overall functioning and quality of life, in the acute and remission phases of depression from the perspective of patients and healthcare providers. This paper presents data on the clinical presentation of emotional blunting in depression from the patient perspective.

Methods

Cross-sectional, observational study conducted in Brazil, Canada, and Spain between April 15 and May 18, 2021. Data were collected via a self-completed onli

SUBMITTER: Christensen MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981644 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature