Veteran preferences for romantic partner involvement in depression treatment

Abstract Objective The objective was to examine Veterans’ preferences for romantic partner involvement in depression treatment and patient characteristics that are associated with the likelihood of preferred involvement. Method One hundred seventy-nine Veterans who met criteria for major or minor de...

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Published in:General hospital psychiatry 2014-11, Vol.36 (6), p.757-759
Main Authors: Hershenberg, Rachel, Ph.D, Mavandadi, Shahrzad, Ph.D, Klaus, Johanna R., Ph.D, Oslin, David W., MD, Sayers, Steven L., Ph.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Depression
Depression - psychology
Depression - therapy
Depressive Disorder, Major - psychology
Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous
Mood disorders
Patient Preference - psychology
Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Severity of Illness Index
Social Support
Spouses - psychology
Treatment
Veterans
Veterans - psychology
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Summary:Abstract Objective The objective was to examine Veterans’ preferences for romantic partner involvement in depression treatment and patient characteristics that are associated with the likelihood of preferred involvement. Method One hundred seventy-nine Veterans who met criteria for major or minor depression reported if they wanted their partners to give them medication reminders, accompany them to appointments, and speak with their treatment provider. Results Greater depression severity and wanting a partner to be less critical and more encouraging were associated with greater preferences for involvement. Conclusion Veterans may view their partners’ involvement in depression treatment as one opportunity for partners to decrease blame or understand more about their problems.
ISSN:0163-8343
1873-7714
DOI:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2014.08.001