Addressing social function in the treatment of depression:A call for holistic approaches  

作　　者：Muhammed Fatih Tabara 

机构地区：[1]Department of Psychiatry,Firat University School of Medicine,Elazig 23200,Türkiye

出　　处：《World Journal of Psychiatry》2025年第2期279-282,共4页世界精神病学杂志(英文)

摘　　要：This article discusses the importance of addressing social functioning impairment in patients with residual depressive symptoms,as highlighted in the study by Liao et al.The authors showed that social dysfunction persists in many patients despite symptom remission.This observation calls for a shift in depression treatment strategies,with an emphasis on integrating social functioning as a key treatment goal.This article suggests targeted interventions that focus on both symptomatic relief and the restoration of social function.

关 键 词：Social function DEPRESSION Residual symptoms TREATMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY Cognitive-behavioural therapy 

分 类 号：R749.4[医药卫生—神经病学与精神病学]