Prodromal symptoms of recurrent major depressive episodes: a qualitative analysis.
In four focus groups, 16 people with major depressive or bipolar disorder were asked to describe the onset of an acute depressive episode. Findings indicate that those entering a major depressive episode often have difficulty identifying prodromal symptoms, although they experience early warning phases. These phases and described, and implications for clinical intervention are outlined.
Hagerty
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School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
Williams
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Liken
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012803:Sick Role