Interaction effects in comorbid psychopathology

Comorbidity in psychopathology is the norm. Despite some initial evidence, few studies have examined if the presence of comorbid conditions change the expression of the pathology, either through increased severity of the syndrome(s) or by expanding to symptoms beyond the syndrome(s) (i.e., symptom overextension). The following report provides an illustration of interactive effects and overextension in comorbid pathology.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - April 23, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jared W. Keeley, Michael S. Chmielewski, R. Michael Bagby Source Type: research