Predictors of Time-to-Remission and Recovery

This chapter reports on the bivariate and multivariate predictors of two of our most important outcomes—remission and recovery. In terms of time-to-remission, seven variables that span five areas of prediction were found to be significant in multivariate analyses. These areas were: lack of chronicity, good premorbid vocational functioning, no history of childhood sexual abuse, no family history of substance abuse, and three aspects of temperament. In terms of time-to-recovery, five variables that span three areas of prediction were found to be significant in multivariate analyses. These areas were: lack of chronicity, competence, and temperament. The clinical implications of these significant models and the significant bivariate predictors that did not end up in these models are discussed in detail.