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The Prognosis of Primary Depressive Illness

Its Relationship to the Dexamethasone Suppression Test

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

P. C. W. Bowie ,
A. Y. Beaini  and
L. J. Bowie
P. C. W. Bowie
Affiliation:
Leeds University
A. Y. Beaini*
Affiliation:
Leeds University
L. J. Bowie
Affiliation:
Leeds University
*
Scalebor Park Hospital, Burley-in-Wharfdale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7AJ
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Abstract

We followed up 30 recovered depressives for an average of 2 years. At 18 months, despite prophylactic medication, 30% had relapsed. Persistent DST suppression during the index illness was found to be a predictor of good prognosis.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 150 , Issue 6 , June 1987 , pp. 787 - 790
Copyright
Copyright © 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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