The influence of complex therapy on the quality of life of patients with comorbid depressive and panic disorders

The relevance of the study of the problem of comorbid panic and depressive disorders is caused by high prevalence of the specified states in the population. Materials and Methods. This article is dedicated to the consideration of the dynamics of psychological characteristics, indicators of quality of life of patients with comorbid panic and depressive disorders in the process of combined use of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods. The paper presents the data of the study of 22 patients with comorbid panic and depressive disorders. The main group includes 11 patients who have received combined pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. 11 patients of the control group have undergone pharmacotherapy. Clinical- psychological and pathopsychological parameters have been studied in patients of the main and control groups before and after therapy with their subsequent comparative analysis. Results. The use of an integrated approach in the treatment process has contributed to the normalization of the emotional background, has improved the psychological well-being of patients, and has improved their quality of life. Conclusion. The carried-out study allows drawing the conclusion on appropriateness of inclusion of the proposed psychotherapeutic program into medical process in comorbid panic and depressive disorders.