Emotional blunting in patients with depression. Part II: relationship with functioning, well-being, and quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional blunting is a common symptom in people with depression and an important factor preventing full functional recovery. This international survey investigated the experience of emotional blunting in the acute and remission phases of depression from the perspective of patients and healthcare providers. This paper presents data on the impact of emotional blunting on overall functioning and health-related quality of life from the patient perspective.

Methods

Respondents were adults diagnosed with depression by a physician, currently prescribed an antidepressant, and reporting emotional blunting during the past 6 weeks. Assessments included the Oxford Depression Questionnaire (ODQ), the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST), and the World Health Organization-

SUBMITTER: Christensen MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210577 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature