Criterion A: ≥5 of the following symptoms present nearly every day during the same 2-week period, with at least 1 of the ...
Acute Phase (first 3 months of treatment)
Full evaluation, including risk to self and others, w...
Depression is a common, treatable medical illness and not a character defect.
Medications may need to be taken for at least 2–4 weeks before any beneficial effect is noted...
Depression, Adolescent; Depression, Geriatric; Depression, Pediatric; Depression, Postpartum; Depression, Treatment Resistant; Suicide; Suicide, Pediatric
Algorithm: Depressi...
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...
Therapeutic alliance is important to treatment success.
Given the high recurrence rates, long-term treatment is often necessary.
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