Beyond Diagnosis: A Landmark Survey of Patients, Partners and Health Professionals on Depression and Treatment
One of the largest and most comprehensive national surveys of patients, partners and health professionals concerning depression and its treatment was conducted between May and July 2000. The survey explored the nature and severity of symptoms before treatment, the impact of depression on relationships and quality of life, effect of treatment on depression and quality of life, patient-provider communications and decision-making related to treatment of depression and attitudes and beliefs about the management and treatment of depression. Interviews were completed with a national sample of 1,001 persons currently being treated for major depression, 408 spouses or partners of these persons with depression, a national sample of 881 primary care doctors in direct patient care on an outpatient basis and a national sample of 716 therapists/counselors who treat patients with major depression on an outpatient basis.

The survey was conducted by the national public opinion research organization, Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. (SRBI). The survey was conducted for the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (National DMDA).

For a copy of the study report, call National DMDA at (800)826-3632 or (312)642-0049.