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depressive spectrum
depressive spectrum Depressive spectrum refers to viewing depressive status as a continuum rather than a simple yes-or-no category.
Depressive spectrum refers to viewing depressive status as a continuum rather than a simple yes-or-no category. In this study context, it describes the clinical gradient running from healthy controls through subthreshold depression (SD) to major depressive disorder (MDD).