title: Predictors of remission from chronic depression: a prospective study in a nationally representative sample.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aims of this study were to identify predictors of remission from chronic depression in a prospective longitudinal general population survey; second, to determine the relative level functioning and well-being of those in remission.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample included respondents who met the criteria for major depressive disorder from Wave 1 (2001-2002) and through Wave 2 (2004-2005) of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Cluster B personality disorders and a history of Physical Abuse were correlated with reduced likelihood of chronic depression remission. The functioning and well-being of the remitted group was below the norm.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These prognostic factors are similar to those found in clinical samples. Despite remission from chronic depression, a significant proportion have impairments in functioning.
authors: New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA. Electronic address: agostiv@nyspi.columbia.edu.
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authors: Agosti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult