individualHealthcareGlobal (studies cited from Switzerland, USA, and Hungary)

Patients with recurrent depression

Individuals experiencing two or more depressive episodes with intervening periods of remission.

Lifetime Prevalence of Recurrent and Persistent Depression: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

Patients with recurrent depression are characterized by a relapsing-remitting condition rather than a single acute episode. This population is predominantly female (approximately two-thirds of cases) and faces a significant disease burden, contributing to a high number of disabilities worldwide. The condition is marked by a high rate of recurrence, particularly within the first six months following an initial episode, with over 40% of patients in primary care settings experiencing recurrences.

Ideas that could help Patients with recurrent depression

Relapse-Prevention Mindfulness Module for Clinical Psychiatry
A structured, 8-week digital therapeutic module specifically designed for psychiatrists to prescribe to patients who have already responded to antidepressants but remain at high risk for depressive relapse.
Why it helps: Reduces the likelihood of falling back into severe depressive states by teaching them to manage distorted cognitions and live in the present moment.