All of the following are associated with worse course in Major Depressive Disorder except:
A) Presence of co-occurring dysthymia
B) Later age of onset
C) Number of previous episodes
D) Comorbid personality disorders
E) None of the above (i.e., a through d are all associated with worse course)

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Later age of onset is generally not associated with a worse course in Major Depressive Disorder. In contrast, factors like the presence of co-occurring dysthymia, a higher number of previous episodes, and comorbid personality disorders are typically associated with a more challenging course and prognosis.

All of the Following Are Associated with Worse Course in Major