Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that there are differences in the distribution of negative thoughts among major depressive disorders (MDD), depressive disorders among cancer patients, and IFN-α-induced depression. Methods: Twenty-three patients affected by MDD, 25 cancer patients affected by depressive disorders (20 MDD), and 19 patients affected by IFN-α-induced depression satisfying MDD criteria were evaluated using the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and the 13-item Beck Depression Inventory. Results: Sense of guilt was higher among MDD patients (56.5%) and was lower among cancer patients (4%) (P
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 153-156 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Psychosomatic Research |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- Cancer
- Core depressive thoughts
- IFN-α-induced depression
- Major depressive disorder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Biological Psychiatry
- Psychology(all)
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Pasquini, M., Speca, A., Mastroeni, S., Delle Chiaie, R., Sternberg, C. N., & Biondi, M. (2008). Differences in depressive thoughts between major depressive disorder, IFN-α-induced depression, and depressive disorders among cancer patients. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 65(2), 153-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2008.01.009