“…They include severity of major depression (Sargeant et al, 1990; Skodol et al, 2011; Spijker et al, 2010; Steinert et al, 2014), number of lifetime MDEs (Skodol et al, 2011; Spijker et al, 2010, Steinert et al, 2014), co-occurring Axis I (Hoertel et al, 2013a, 2013b, 2013c; Keller et al, 1982, 1992; Klein et al, 2006; Manetti et al, 2014; Steinert et al, 2014) and Axis II disorders (Grilo et al, 2005; Skodol et al, 2011), history of suicide attempts (Avery and Winokur, 1978), family history of depression (Patten et al, 2010), concurrent physical health problems and psychosocial difficulties (Lam et al, 2009), early age at onset of first MDE (Hoertel et al, 2013a; Klein et al, 1999), stressful live events (Wang et al, 2012), female gender, older age and being divorced or widowed (Colman et al, 2011; Dowrick et al, 2011; Fava et al, 2007; Gilman et al, 2013; Hardeveld et al, 2013a, 2013b; Kornstein et al, 2000; Lam et al, 2009; Patten et al, 2012; ten Doesschate et al, 2010; Wang et al, 2012). …”