<P> Studies have shown that 80 % of those suffering from their first major depressive episode will suffer from at least 1 more during their life , with a lifetime average of 4 episodes . Other general population studies indicate that around half those who have an episode recover ( whether treated or not ) and remain well , while the other half will have at least one more , and around 15 % of those experience chronic recurrence . Studies recruiting from selective inpatient sources suggest lower recovery and higher chronicity , while studies of mostly outpatients show that nearly all recover , with a median episode duration of 11 months . Around 90 % of those with severe or psychotic depression , most of whom also meet criteria for other mental disorders , experience recurrence . </P>
<P> Studies have shown that 80 % of those suffering from their first major depressive episode will suffer from at least 1 more during their life , with a lifetime average of 4 episodes . Other general population studies indicate that around half those who have an episode recover ( whether treated or not ) and remain well , while the other half will have at least one more , and around 15 % of those experience chronic recurrence . Studies recruiting from selective inpatient sources suggest lower recovery and higher chronicity , while studies of mostly outpatients show that nearly all recover , with a median episode duration of 11 months . Around 90 % of those with severe or psychotic depression , most of whom also meet criteria for other mental disorders , experience recurrence . </P>
in major depressive disorder what percentage of patients will suffer a recurrent episode
in major depressive disorder what percentage of patients will suffer a recurrent episode
80 %
80 %