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Introduction
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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.
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Goals of treatment
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…
Treating depression – non-pharmacological therapies
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Treating depression – non-pharmacological therapies
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Non-pharmacological therapy for depression
There are many non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment of depression. Some of those approaches are summarised in these slides.
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Psychotherapy – behavioural therapy
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 – few well-controlled studies have been…
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Psychotherapy – interpersonal psychotherapy
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 – few well-controlled studies have been…
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Psychotherapy – group therapy
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 – few well-controlled studies have been…
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Psychotherapy – cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
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 – few well-controlled studies have been…
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Psychotherapy – mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
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 – few well-controlled studies have been…
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Brain stimulation methods – electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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 of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) guidelines for…
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Brain stimulation methods – vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
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., 2013] The World Federation of…
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Brain stimulation methods – transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
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., 2013] The World Federation of…
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Brain stimulation methods – deep brain stimulation
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., 2013] The World Federation of…