Convergent evidence from international studies indicates that Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting adult populations. Within the broader category of “non-communicable” chronic diseases (i.e., NCDs), MDD is associated with relatively

Sep 15, 2016 · Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating disease that is characterized by depressed mood, diminished interests, impaired cognitive function and vegetative...

Treating Major Depressive Disorder: A Quick Reference Guide is a synopsis of the American Psychiatric Association’s Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder, Third Edition, Part A of which was originally published in The American Jour-nal of Psychiatry in October 2010 and is available through American Psych...

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In moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD), combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy should be offered. In moderate to severe depression, exercise may be offered as an adjunct treatment.

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major depressive disorder (MDD). Consider maintenance therapy in patients that have high-risk factors for recurrence. High risk factors for recurrence: A persistence of subthreshold depressive symptoms. Prior history of multiple episodes of major depressive disorder. The severity of initial and any subsequent episodes. Earlier age at onset.

Nearly 10.4 percent of American adults suffer from MDD in a given year 2 • In 2020, an estimated 21 million U.S. adults experienced at least one episode of MDD 1 • Depressive disorders rank third highest worldwide amongst the leading causes of disability 3 • The risk for developing MDD is greatest for: – Adult women (10.5%) have a ...

patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are diagnosed, and of those identified, only half treated by behavioral health providers.For this reason, systematic screening for depression has been advocated and numerous initiatives have been developed for this purpose.

MDD is the most prevalent depressive disorder, and approximately 7% of Canadians meet the diagnostic criteria every year.1,2 The treatment of MDD involves psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy. Providers should work with patients to create a treatment plan