‘Subthreshold’ mental disorders

Subthreshold conditions (i.e. not meeting full diagnostic criteria for mental disorders in DSM-IV or ICD-10) are prevalent and associated with significant costs and disability. Observed more in primary care and community populations than in speciality settings, varying conceptualisations have been applied to define these conditions.To examine definitional issues for subthreshold forms of depression (e.g. minor depression) and to suggest future...