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Social Anxiety Disorder and the Risk of Depression: A Prospective Community Study of Adolescents and Young Adults

Stein, Murray B., Fuetsch, Martina, Müller, Nina, Höfler, Michael, Lieb, Roselind, Wittchen, Hans-Ulrich·2001·Archives of General Psychiatry

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BACKGROUND: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) (also known as "social phobia") is frequently comorbid with major depression, and in such cases, almost always precedes it. This has led to interest in SAD as a possible modifier of the risk and/or course of mood disorders. METHODS: Data come from a prospective, longitudinal epidemiologic study of adolescents and young adults (aged 14-24 years) in Munich, Germany. Respondent diagnoses (N = 2548) at baseline and follow-up (34-50 months later) are considered. The influence of SAD at baseline on the risk, course, and characteristics of depressive disorders (ie, major depression or dysthymia) at follow-up is examined. RESULTS: The baseline prevalence of SAD was 7.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.1%-8.4%). Social anxiety disorder in nondepressed persons at baseline was associated with an increased likelihood (odds ratio [OR] = 3.5; 95% CI, 2.0-6.0) of depressive disorder onset during the follow-up period. Furthermore, comorbid SAD and depressive disorder at baseline was associated with a worse prognosis (compared with depressive disorder without comorbid SAD at baseline). This is exemplified by the greater likelihood of depressive disorder persistence or recurrence (OR = 2.3; 95% CI, 1.2-4.6) and attempted suicide (OR = 6.1; 95% CI, 1.2-32.2). CONCLUSIONS: Social anxiety disorder during adolescence or young adulthood is an important predictor of subsequent depressive disorders. Moreover, the presence of comorbid SAD in adolescents who are already depressed is associated with a more malignant course and character of subsequent depressive illness. These findings may inform targeted intervention efforts.

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Authors
Stein, M. B., Fuetsch, M., Müller, N., Höfler, M., Lieb, R., & Wittchen, H.-U.
Affiliations
  • University of California San Diego (US)
  • Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry (DE)
  • Max Planck Society (DE)
Corresponding author
Stein, Murray B.
Venue
Archives of General Psychiatry
Published
2001-03-01
Volume
58
Issue
3
Pages
251
ISSN
0003-990X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2164855913
Cited by
573
References
39
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FWCI
23.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Archives of General Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (submittedVersion)
  • MPG.PuRe (Max Planck Society) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
social anxiety disorder, depression, comorbidities, adolescents, young adults, depression recurrence, suicide attempts, prognosis, mood disorders
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Depressive Disorder, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Germany, Humans, Male, Phobic Disorders, Prognosis, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Suicide, Attempted, Comorbidity, Prevalence, Secondary Prevention

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