Abstract
The outcome of delusional depression is generally considered as poor when compared to non-delusional depression. We examined the social adjustment of remitted subjects affected by delusional compared to non-delusional mood disorder. Social adjustment of 135 inpatients (81 delusional and 54 non- delusional subjects), in remission from mood disorders for at least 3 months, were compared using the Social Adjustment Scale [SAS, Weissman et al., 1971]. Social adjustment was marginally lower for delusional subjects. The difference was significant within the 'Family' sub-area of the SAS. Stratification by gender or polarity was precluded by the small sample size. These results furnish evidence of poor inter-episode function in patients with delusional mood disorder.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 50-54 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Depression and Anxiety |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Bipolar disorder
- Depressive disorder
- Psychotic affective disorders
- Social adjustment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Psychology(all)
- Clinical Psychology