Atypical depression. A valid clinical entity?

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 1993 Sep;16(3):479-95.

Abstract

The history of atypical depression is summarized, and the results of several treatment outcome studies are reviewed. A number of clinical course, family, and biologic variables in patients with atypical depression are investigated, and these patients are compared with patients with other depressive conditions. The Atypical Depression Diagnostic Scale Question Book also is presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Depressive Disorder / classification
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors