As outlined in the illustration, the various symptoms of depression can negatively impact a patient’s functioning, including in the areas of work or school, family life, and social life.1,2 Cognitive dysfunction and general dysfunction are linked, and both
have an impact on clinical outcomes in patients with depression.
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