Major depressive disorder (MDD), is a primary mood disorder characterized by sadness and/or irritable mood with impairment of functioning; abnormal psychological development; and a l...
Adolescents may present with medically unexplained somatic complaints (fatigue, irritability, headache).
The below symptoms have to be present for at least 2 weeks and there has to be ...
Initial management should include education regarding the presentation, prognosis, and interpersonal impact of depression.
Psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy should be consi...
Antidepressant treatment should be continued for 6 to 12 months at full therapeutic dose after the resolution of symptoms at the same dosage.
After resolution of symptoms, monitor monthly ...
F32.9 Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
F33.9 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
F32.8 Other recurrent depressive disorders
F32.8 Other depressive episodes
Adolescent depression is underdiagnosed and often presents with irritability and anhedonia.
Fluoxetine is the most studied FDA-approved for treatment of adolescent depression.
Escitalopr...
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Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as antidepressants. MAO inhibitors enhance the actions of NE and 5-HT by preventing their enzymatic destruction. Tricyclics enhance NE and 5-HT action by blocking uptake. SSRIs act the same way but are selective for serotonin.
Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as ant...