Major Depressive Disorder – Treatment Principles

The optimal outcome for a patient with major depressive disorder is a full recovery from the major depressive episode and to never become depressed again.

The optimal outcome for a patient with major depressive disorder (MDD) is a full recovery from the major depressive episode and to never become depressed again.^{[Nierenberg & DeCecco, 2001]} Treatment of MDD is divided into three phases, corresponding to different stages of…

There are many non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment of depression. Some of those approaches are summarised in these slides.

Non-pharmacological therapy options comprise psychotherapies and brain stimulation methods. Psychotherapies may be used together with antidepressants.^{[Sadock et al., 2009]}

Generally, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the use of non-pharmacological therapies for MDD …

Non-pharmacological therapy options comprise psychotherapies and brain stimulation methods. Psychotherapies may be used together with antidepressants.^{[Sadock et al., 2009]}

Generally, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the use of non-pharmacological therapies for MDD …

Non-pharmacological therapy options comprise psychotherapies and brain stimulation methods. Psychotherapies may be used together with antidepressants.^{[Sadock et al., 2009]}

Generally, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the use of non-pharmacological therapies for MDD …

Non-pharmacological therapy options comprise psychotherapies and brain stimulation methods. Psychotherapies may be used together with antidepressants.^{[Sadock et al., 2009]}

Generally, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the use of non-pharmacological therapies for MDD …

Non-pharmacological therapy options comprise psychotherapies and brain stimulation methods. Psychotherapies may be used together with antidepressants.^{[Sadock et al., 2009]}

Generally, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the use of non-pharmacological therapies for MDD …

Other than psychotherapy, non-pharmacological therapy options for the treatment of MDD include brain stimulation methods, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The World Federation of Societies…

Other than psychotherapy, non-pharmacological therapy options for the treatment of MDD include brain stimulation methods, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).^{[Sadock et al., 2009; Bauer et al.…}

Other than psychotherapy, non-pharmacological therapy options for the treatment of MDD include brain stimulation methods, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).^{[Sadock et al., 2009; Bauer et al.…}

Other than psychotherapy, non-pharmacological therapy options for the treatment of MDD include brain stimulation methods, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).^{[Sadock et al., 2009; Bauer et al.…}