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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Depression and panic disorder significantly impact patients' well-being.
  • Optimism and quality of life are crucial aspects of mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate correlates of dispositional optimism and quality of life in patients with depression and panic disorder.
  • To understand the relationship between optimism, quality of life, and symptom severity.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Sample included 77 patients with panic disorder and 75 patients with depression.
  • Correlational analysis was used to examine relationships between variables.

Main Results:

  • Both patient groups showed similar impairments in optimism and quality of life.
  • In panic disorder patients, optimism correlated with reduced anxiety (r=0.26) and depression (r=0.37).
  • In depression patients, optimism correlated with reduced anxiety (r=0.23) and depression (r=0.3).

Conclusions:

  • High anxiety and depression are linked to poor optimism and quality of life in these patient groups.
  • Psychological treatments should target optimism and quality of life alongside acute symptoms for comprehensive recovery.