Clinical factors associated with relapse in depression in a sample of UK primary care patients who have been on long-term antidepressant treatment

CONCLUSIONS: The number of previous episodes and residual symptoms of depression were associated with increased likelihood of relapse. These factors could inform joint decision making when patients are considering tapering off maintenance antidepressant treatment or considering other treatments to prevent relapse.PMID:37753652 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291723002659

Source: Psychological Medicine - September 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Larisa Duffy Gemma Lewis Louise Marston Tony Kendrick David Kessler Michael Moore Nicola Wiles Glyn Lewis Source Type: research