Title: Recurrence of depression during pregnancy: psychosocial and personal functioning correlates
Abstract: Depression and AnxietyVolume 26, Issue 6 p. 557-567 Research Article Recurrence of depression during pregnancy: psychosocial and personal functioning correlates† Sherryl H. Goodman Ph.D., Corresponding Author Sherryl H. Goodman Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaDepartment of Psychology, Emory University, 532 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GASearch for more papers by this authorErin C. Tully Ph.D, Erin C. Tully Ph.D Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaSearch for more papers by this author Sherryl H. Goodman Ph.D., Corresponding Author Sherryl H. Goodman Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaDepartment of Psychology, Emory University, 532 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GASearch for more papers by this authorErin C. Tully Ph.D, Erin C. Tully Ph.D Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 21 November 2008 https://doi.org/10.1002/da.20421Citations: 14 † This article is a US Government work and as such, is in the public domain in the United States of America. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Background: This study examined psychosocial and personal functioning during pregnancy in women at risk for depression recurrence based on having had at least one major depressive episode (MDE) preceding the pregnancy. Methods: Three groups of women, who differed in recurrence of depression during pregnancy, were compared: (1) women who had at least one recurrent episode meeting diagnostic criteria for a MDE (n=23), (2) women who had a recurrence of clinically significant levels of depressive symptoms but did not meet criteria for a MDE (n=18), and (3) women who had no recurrence of depression (n=38) during pregnancy. Results: Results indicated that recurrences of depression during pregnancy are associated with a range of psychosocial and personal functioning correlates. Furthermore, the correlates of depression during pregnancy were the same for women who met diagnostic criteria for MDE and women who had subthreshold levels of depression. Conclusions: The findings support extending psychosocial models of depression to depression recurrence during pregnancy with an emphasis on the broader context within which depression occurs. The findings also have implications for understanding subclinical depression during pregnancy as being associated with problems in functioning equal in severity and breadth to episodes of major depression. Depression and Anxiety, 2009. Published 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc. Citing Literature Volume26, Issue6June 2009Pages 557-567 RelatedInformation