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The association between the number of previous episodes and modifiable vulnerability factors in remitted patients with recurrent depression

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  • Margo de Jonge
  • Claudi L H Bockting
  • Patricia van Oppen
  • Henricus L Van
  • Jaap Peen
  • Martijn J Kikkert
  • Jack J M Dekker

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Objective: Remitted patients with a history of several previous major depressive episodes have a higher risk of relapse/recurrence than patients with fewer previous episodes, and the probability of another episode increases progressively with each successive episode. This study examines the association between the number of previous episodes and modifiable vulnerability factors in remitted patients with recurrent depression. Methods: Patients with recurrent depression (DSM-IV-diagnosed) who were in remission (N = 214) were recruited between September 2011 and July 2016. The association was examined between the number of previous episodes and the following factors: i.e. interpersonal functioning, daily stress, sense of mastery, coping and dysfunctional beliefs. Results: A history of more previous episodes was associated with higher levels of interpersonal problems (P

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  • Margo de Jonge & Claudi L H Bockting & Patricia van Oppen & Henricus L Van & Jaap Peen & Martijn J Kikkert & Jack J M Dekker, 2018. "The association between the number of previous episodes and modifiable vulnerability factors in remitted patients with recurrent depression," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(11), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0206495
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206495
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