Chronic impairments in functioning

Patients recovering from depression often still experience functional impairments, and if identified may benefit from more aggressive treatment.¹

References:
1.Kennedy N, Paykel ES. Treatment and response in refractory depression: results from a specialist affective disorders service. J Affect Disord 2004; 81 (1): 49–53.

2.Sheehan DV, Nakagome K, Asami Y, et al. Restoring function in major depressive disorder: a systematic review. J Affect Disord 2017; 215: 299–313.