Duration of major depressive episodes in the general population:Results from the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Study (NEMESIS)

Background: Data on the duration of major depressive episodes (MDE) in the general population are sparse. Aims: To assess the duration of MDE and its clinical and socio-demographic determinants in a study group drawn from the general population with newly originated episodes of major depression. Method: The Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Study is a prospective epidemiological survey in the adult population (n=7076), using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Duration of MDE over 2 years was assessed with a Life Chart Interview. Results: The median duration of MDE w... Mehr ...