title: Phenomenological classification of depressive disorders.
abstract: Empirical cluster analysis methods have been the basis for development of a phenomenological classification of depressive disorders. Verbal descriptions of the distinguishing features of anxious, hostile, agitated, and retarded subtypes of depression are provided to facilitate development of clinical classification concepts. A review of some of the validity data is presented.
mesh_terms: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D006791:Hostility; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic