Outcome in depression (I): why symptomatic remission is not good enough.

Koen DemyttenaereGlenn KiekensRonny BruffaertsPhilippe MortierPhilip GorwoodLorcan MartinMassimo Di Giannantonio

Published in: CNS spectrums (2020)

The standard definition of remission (HAMD cutoff of 7) is probably adequate for remitting negative mood, but not good enough for recovering positive mood, hedonic tone, functioning, or meaningfulness of life.

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