Table 1 Key characteristics of individuals with an index depressive episode
TAU (n = 33) | CBT (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (SD) | 39.67 11.41) | 41.43 (12.85) |
Female | 20 (61%) | 24 (70%) |
Current comorbid mental disorder | 17 (52%) | 16 (47%) |
Current substance misuse | 2 (6%) | 3 (9%) |
Median HRSD score (IQR) | 16 (10, 23) | 15 (9, 21) |
Median BRMS score (IQR) | 1 (0, 2) | 1 (0,2) |
Median number of episodes (IQR) | ||
Depression | 7.5 (2–13) | 8 (2–15) |
Mania/hypomania/mixed states | 5 (1–7) | 4 (1–6) |
Current medication | ||
≥ 3 Medications | 6 (18%) | 3 (9%) |
Lithium and/or anti-convulsant | 27 (82%) | 27 (79%) |
Anti-psychotic | 18 (55%) | 21 (62%) |
Anti-depressant | 26 (64%) | 25 (74%) |
Current adherence level > 75% | 31 (94%) | 30 (88%) |