TY - JOUR
T1 - The overlap between personality disorders and major depressive disorder (MDD)
AU - Farabaugh, Amy
AU - Mischoulon, David
AU - Fava, Maurizio
AU - Guyker, Wendy
AU - Alpert, Jonathan
PY - 2004/10
Y1 - 2004/10
N2 - Background. Research studies have focused attention on the importance of the comorbidity of personality disorders and depression. Methods. The present review examines seven potential explanations for the overlap to clarify the nature of the relationship, if any, between depression and personality disorder diagnoses. Results. There may be many explanations for the potential overlap of personality disorders (PD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). For example, the distinction between states and traits may not be as clear and definitive as suggested in the DSM-IV. In some cases, depression may influence personality pathology, and may even lead to personality disorders. In other cases, personality disorders may lead to MDD. Conclusion. Further research may clarify the nature of the relationship, if any, between depression and personality disorder diagnoses, as well as the relationship between comorbidity and treatment response.
AB - Background. Research studies have focused attention on the importance of the comorbidity of personality disorders and depression. Methods. The present review examines seven potential explanations for the overlap to clarify the nature of the relationship, if any, between depression and personality disorder diagnoses. Results. There may be many explanations for the potential overlap of personality disorders (PD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). For example, the distinction between states and traits may not be as clear and definitive as suggested in the DSM-IV. In some cases, depression may influence personality pathology, and may even lead to personality disorders. In other cases, personality disorders may lead to MDD. Conclusion. Further research may clarify the nature of the relationship, if any, between depression and personality disorder diagnoses, as well as the relationship between comorbidity and treatment response.
KW - Comorbidity
KW - Depression
KW - Personality pathology
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U2 - 10.1080/10401230490522043
DO - 10.1080/10401230490522043
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15702570
AN - SCOPUS:10844263495
SN - 1040-1237
VL - 16
SP - 217
EP - 224
JO - Annals of Clinical Psychiatry
JF - Annals of Clinical Psychiatry
IS - 4
ER -
