Trajectories of depression and anxiety symptom severity during psychological therapy for common mental health problems.
Megan SkeltonEwan CarrJoshua E J BuckmanMolly R DaviesKimberley A GoldsmithColette R HirschAlicia J PeelChristopher RaynerKatharine A RimesRob SaundersJanet WingroveGerome D BreenThalia C EleyPublished in: Psychological medicine (2022)
Multiple trajectory classes of depression and anxiety symptoms were associated with baseline characteristics. Identifying the most likely trajectory for a patient at the start of treatment could inform decisions about the suitability and continuation of therapy, ultimately improving patient outcomes.