The association between aspects of psychological resilience and subtypes of depression: implications for focussed clinical treatment models. (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharpley, Christopher F.; Bitsika, Vicki; Jesulola, Emmanuel; Fitzpatrick, Kerry; Agnew, Linda L.
• Is Part Of: International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice. Volume 20:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 151
• Page End: 156
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Coping -- depression -- resilience -- treatment; Mental illness -- Periodicals; Older people -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2016.1199810
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1365-1501

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the association between Psychological Resilience (PR) and depression at global, dichotomous and subcomponent levels. Methods: A sample of 330 participants (117 males and 213 females) was randomly recruited from an electorate in Australia and completed the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Connors-Davidson Resilience Scale (CDRISC). Results: PR was significantly and inversely associated with total SDS score at a global level. Only one of the three CDRISC factors was significantly associated with total SDS score and also with three of four SDS depression subtypes. Conclusions: Because of the different nature and treatment requirements for depression subtypes, PR may be applicable to a limited range of depressed patients, particularly those who do not exhibit Anhedonia.