Abstract:Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) co-occur at high rates, often preceding and predicting one another over long durations. Interpersonal theories propose that relationships with others may mediate the longitudinal MDD–GAD pathway. Therefore, the current study examined the mediational effect of positive relations with others over 18 years. Methods: Community-dwelling adults (n = 3,294) completed self-reports at three time-points, each spaced about nine years apa… Show more
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