A Multi-Factorial Analysis on the Severity of Depression in Major Depression at Discharge
- VernacularTitle:影响抑郁症出院病人抑郁程度的多因素分析
- Author:
Wenbin GUO
;
Shuqiao YAO
;
Daxing WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
major depression;
life events;
case-control studeies;
automatic thoughts;
social support;
coping styles
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1989;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the effects of life events, automatic thoughts, social support and coping styles on the severity of depression in major depression at discharge. Methods: A cohort of 97 major depressed in-patients was assessed at discharge. The assessment included Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Life Events Scale, Social Support Scale, Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire and Coping Styles Questionnaire. 100 normal controls were assessed, too.Results: Compared with the controls, the patients experienced more stressful life events in the last one year(t=2.6,P