Table 4.
Depression Status for Study Participants (n=48)
| DEPRESSION STATUS | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Endorsed depressed mood and/or anhedonia (lack of interest or pleasure in activities) | 29 (60%) |
| DSM-IV major depression | 19 (40%) |
| MEAN (SD) | |
|---|---|
| Depression severity (HDRS)a for all participants (n=48) | 15.0 (8.1) |
| Depression severity for patients with DSM-IV depression diagnosis (n=19) | 21.4 (5.1) |
| Baseline and follow-up depression severity (n=16 patients received baseline and follow-up interviews) | |
| Baseline HDRS | 20.9 (5.0) |
| Follow-up HDRS | 14.3 (10.2)b |
a
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (24-item): score of 11 or higher suggests clinically significant depression.
b
F(1,15)=12.1, p=0.003.