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How do you define remission?

Y Lecrubier1

  • 1INSERM, Hôpital de la Salpêtrière, Paris, France. lecru@ext.jussieu.fr

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|December 21, 2002
PubMed
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Achieving remission, a state of no symptoms and full function, is critical for effective depression treatment. This goal is attainable with appropriate antidepressant therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Depression treatment aims to alleviate symptoms and restore function.
  • Residual symptoms after antidepressant intervention can impact long-term outcomes.
  • Defining and achieving remission is crucial for successful depression management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of achieving remission in depression treatment.
  • To clarify the definitions of response and remission in the context of depression.
  • To highlight the impact of residual symptomatology on treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE was conducted.
  • Research on antidepressant intervention for depression response and remission was reviewed.

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  • Studies focusing on the impact of residual symptoms were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Complete remission of depressive symptoms is a critical and achievable outcome.
    • Appropriate antidepressant therapy is key to attaining remission.
    • The study identified factors contributing to successful remission.

    Conclusions:

    • While a response to antidepressants is beneficial, the ultimate therapeutic goal is remission.
    • Remission is defined as an asymptomatic state with complete functional recovery.
    • Attaining remission signifies successful treatment and improved patient prognosis.