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[Mixed anxiety and depression disorder: a naturalistic study]
Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|June 24, 1999
Summary
Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder (MADD) is a frequent and stable diagnosis in 10.5% of psychiatric outpatients. A chronic subtype may exist, impacting remission rates.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder (MADD) is a recognized diagnostic category.
- Understanding its prevalence and characteristics is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence, clinical features, and one-year outcomes of MADD in a psychiatric outpatient sample.
- To identify potential subtypes of MADD.
Summary:
- The study diagnosed MADD in 10.5% of 400 psychiatric outpatients using DSM-IV criteria.
- MADD patients frequently presented with chronic medical conditions and environmental problems.
- The diagnosis was stable at one year, with evidence suggesting a distinct chronic subtype (duration > 6 months) impacting remission.
Impact:
- MADD is a common and persistent disorder, often disabling.
- Findings suggest a need for further research into the chronic subtype of MADD for targeted interventions.