Early life trauma (ELT) significantly impacts the symptoms and treatment of depression. In a new, scoping review published in BJPsych Bulletin, researchers found that ELT is correlated with difficult-to-treat depression (DTD), or depression that is more challenging to treat using standardized approaches. Given this relationship, researchers conclude by strongly advocating for childhood trauma to be recognized and addressed, and that treatment approaches to DTD be tailored to meet the individual needs of each particular patient.
Led by Walter Paganin of the University of Tor Vergata, the research team consisted of individuals in institutions across Rome. They describe the implications of their findings, which suggest a relationship between ELT and DTD:
“The established correlation between ELT and DTD is fundamental to both our understanding of DTD and its therapeutic management. Recognising this relationship will be vital in tailoring treatment approaches that directly address the underlying trauma, potentially leading to improved clinical outcomes.”
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