Criterion A: ≥5 of the following symptoms present nearly every day during the same 2-week period, with at least 1 being either depressed mood o...
Acute phase (first 3 months of treatment)
Full evaluation, including risk to self and others, wit...
Medications may take 2-4 weeks before beneficial effect is noted. Recommend exercise, good sleep hygiene, nutrition and avoid tobacco and alcohol use.
The National Suicide...
F32.9 Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
F33.9 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
F34.1 Dysthymic disorder
F32.8 Other depressive episodes
F33.8 Other recurre...
Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, alone, can relieve depressive symptoms, however, combination therapy has high rates of improvement.
Provide close follow up and education for monitori...
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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...