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Next-Step Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
January 21, 2026
Strong consensus emerged for augmentation with second-generation antipsychotics, TMS, and ketamine/esketamine in the base vignette. Preferences shifted to include non-augmentative antidepressants and ECT based on patient characteristics.