Double depression in an Australian population

被引:12
作者
Goldney, RD [1 ]
Fisher, LJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Adelaide, Dept Psychiat, Adelaide Clin, Gilberton, SA 5081, Australia
关键词
Australia; major depression; dysthymia; double depression; quality of life;
D O I
10.1007/s00127-004-0832-7
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Background Double depression, or dysthymia with superimposed major depression, is a major public health issue that imposes considerable burden on the community. Double depression and its associated morbidity have not previously been delineated in an Australian population. Methods A random and representative sample of the South Australian population was assessed by trained interviewers. The mood module of the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD), the Short-Form Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36), and Assessment of Quality of Life (AQoL) instruments were administered, and data related to treatment use and role functioning were collated. Results Double depression was present in 2.2% of the population. This group reported high levels of treatment-seeking behaviour with 90% seeking treatment in the last month and 42.4% taking antidepressants. They also had a highly significantly poorer quality of life than did others in the community. Conclusions The 2.2% of the population with double depression reported high use of services with poor functioning and health-related quality of life. More effective intervention strategies are required.
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