Table 4.
Schematic illustration of the types of treatment response.
Type of treatment response | Responders | Slight improvers | Constant moderates | Non-responders |
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History of depression | Determinable trigger in the recent past | Recurrent relapses, over 10 years | ||
Perceived burden of symptoms | Accepted and changeable | Low, but difficult to change | High, unchangeable | |
Comorbidity-related mobility | Good mobility despite comorbidity | Severe constraints | ||
Activity prior intervention | Hobbies, holidays, responsibilities | Little | Inactive | |
Social inclusion | Solid social network | Loneliness/burdeningrelationships | ||
Self-esteem | High | Low |