Is full recovery from depression possible?

Content: 1. Introduction 2. What Constitutes Recovery from Depression 3. How Common is Poor Outcome in Depression: The NIMH Study; the Zurich Study; Factors Affecting Outcome of Depression 4. Demographic Characteristics 5. Illness Variables 6. Treatment Variables 7. Biological Correlates 8. Long-term Treatment of Depression 9. Economic Impact of Recurrent Depression