Childhood abuse and recovery from major depression

History of abuse was examined in relation to recovery from a major depressive episode over a 12-month follow-up period and women without a history of abuse were 3.7 times more likely to have recovered by 12 months.

Abstract

Thirty-eight female inpatients with major depression were assessed for childhood abuse. History of abuse was examined in relation to recovery from a major depressive episode over a 12-month follow-up period. Forty-six percent of the women had a history of childhood abuse. Women without a history of abuse were 3.7 times more likely to have recovered by 12 months.