quality of remission in the major depressive disorder

INTRODUCTION: Depression is second only to cardiovascular disease as a cause of disability and affects 3 to 5% of the general population. The therapist always tries to guarantee a total remission of the symptoms of depression, but partial remission remains frequent. OBJECTIVES: Evaluating the quality of remission in a group of patients followed for major depressive disorder at the Arrazi Hospital in Salé. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in adult patients followed up in consultation for major depressive disorder according to DSM-V criteria and having been under treatment for at least 2 months. Information was collected using a hetero questionnaire containing information on sociodemographic data and the depressive episode. The quality of remission is assessed using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. RESULTS: We recruited 70 patients followed for major depressive disorder at 2 months of evolution. The Hamilton scale revealed that 40% of patients were in partial remission. CONCLUSIONS: Residual symptoms can be the cause of relapse in major depressive disorder, hence the interest in seeking both a symptomatic remission and a complete functional remission, and this by the evaluation and the continuous management of the patients. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST: None Declared