The estimated incidence of depressive disorder and its determinants in the Finnish ODIN sample

Abstract

About 3% of the working-age population experience an episode of depressive disorder each year. Due to recall problems, the estimate of first-time incidence may be too high.

Sociodemographic and psychopathologic predictors of first incidence of DSM-IV substance use, mood and anxiety disorders: results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions

“…The incidence of MDD was 1.51, virtually identical to the rate in ECA (1.52), 11 but lower than the rates in Edmonton (2.79), 12 the Netherlands (2.72) 13 and Finland (2.05), 15 and higher than those observed in the older long-term follow-up studies (0.24-0.45). [1][2][3]5 The incidence of panic disorder (0.62) was similar to rates in the ECA (0.56) 11,19,20 and the Netherlands (0.78) 13 surveys.…”

Sense of coherence and psychiatric morbidity: a 19-year register-based prospective study

“…In a 5-year follow-up, SOC predicted later diagnosed psychiatric disorders,7 and in a 1-year follow-up, it was a significant determinant of depressive disorders 8. Strong SOC has also been associated with fewer depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis9 and scleroderma,10 and has also predicted subjective well-being among people facing difficulties in their lives 11 12…”

The Association of Sense of Coherence and Coping Profile with Stress among Research Park City Workers in Japan

“…Furthermore, an inverse correlation of supervisors' SOC with subordinates' stress reaction has been reported 17) . Among 2,999 Finnish subjects aged 18-64 yr, a weak SOC as well as presence of a chronic illness and experiencing little or no concern from friends is predictive of a depressive episode 18) . SOC and severity of depression are inversely related 19) .…”