Risk factors that predispose patients to depressive disorders

Psychiatric Problems Associated with Pain

Table 23. Risk factors that predispose patients to depressive disorders

Social isolation.

Recent losses.

A tendency to pessimism.

Socioeconomic pressures.

A history of mood disorders.

Alcohol or substance abuse.

Previous suicide attempt(s).

Poorly controlled pain.

Source: Depression Guideline Panel, 1993a.