Table 6.2.

Risk Factors for Recurrence of Depressive Episodes.

Persistent residual symptoms* (e.g., anhedonia, sleep problems, and cognitive dysfunction) History of childhood maltreatment* Greater severity of depressive episodes Chronic depressive episodes Presence of medical comorbidities (psychiatric or nonpsychiatric) Greater number of previous episodes Poor social support Persistent stressful life events

* These have robust evidence as risk factors for recurrence.