Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data
| Characteristic | Youth MDD | Healthy youth | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size, no. | 45 | 20 | NA |
| Age, mean (SD) | 20.8 (2.64) | 21.6 (1.88) | 0.256 |
| Number of males, no. (%) | 18 (40) | 9 (45) | 0.706 |
| Education, mean (SD) | 13.2 (2.5) | 15.2 (1.70) | 0.002 |
| Employment status, no. (%) employed | 14 (31) | 8 (40) | 0.574 |
| HRSD-17, mean (SD) | 22.04 (2.40) | NA | NA |
| BDI-II, mean (SD) | 36.13 (8.45) | NA | NA |
| DARS, mean (SD) | 63 (27.90) | NA | NA |
| ATHF, mean (SD) | 2.62 (1.90) | NA | NA |
Abbreviations: MDD, major depressive disorder; HRSD-17, Hamilton depression rating scale; BDI, Beck depression inventory; DARS, dimensional anhedonia rating scale; ATHF, antidepressant treatment history form.