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Spontaneous recovery from depression in women: a qualitative study of vulnerabilities, strengths and resources.

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the perceived vulnerability and restitution factors for anxiety/or depression. METHODS: Focus group discussion of seven married women recovered spontaneously from anxiety and/or depression, belonging to a lower middle class semi-urban community of Karachi. RESULTS: Poverty, unemployment, abuse and on going difficulties were perceived as risk factors for depression. A reliable social support system, positive thinking approach, faith, prayers, and experiencing a "turning point" event were reported as factors that promoted recovery from anxiety and/or depression. CONCLUSION: Individual vulnerabilities, strengths and resources can have an important role in recovery from anxiety and/or depression in women.

Source: PubMed

Authors: S Naeem, B S Ali, A Iqbal, S Mubeen, A Gul

Institution: Aga Khan University

Language: English

Topic: Resilience and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W720634

FWCI: 0.392

Cites: 13

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10