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  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Traditionally, euthymia signifies absence of mood disturbance.
  • A broader definition incorporates positive affect and psychological well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test a comprehensive model of euthymia.
  • To estimate the coherence and predictive power of euthymia factors.

Main Methods:

  • Community-dwelling adults (N=601) assessed at baseline and 8 months.
  • Euthymia modeled using standard mood, personality, and psychosocial functioning measures.

Main Results:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis supported the comprehensive euthymia model.
  • All euthymia factors showed moderate concurrent and predictive correlations with outcomes.
  • Mood disturbance had stronger incremental relations with outcomes than positive affect or well-being.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive euthymia model supports improved assessment and treatment of mood disorders.
  • Treatment goals should include full recovery, encompassing enjoyment and meaning, not just reduced distress.