Key features of depression and its management in general practice.

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1. Following an episode of major depressive illness, ten percent of people develop a chronic depressive illness.
2. Inadequate treatment during the acute episode increases the risk of chronic depression.
3. Chronic depression is more common in people with a family history of depression.
4. Chronic depression is more common in patients with a late age of onset.
5. Chronic depression is less likely when the acute illness is severe.

2. Inadequate treatment during the acute episode increases the risk of chronic depression.

Author's answer: True.

Factors that increase the likelihood of chronic depression include inadequacy of treatment during the acute episode.

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