Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities. Understanding its underlying causes and effective treatments is crucial for patient well-being. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides a comprehensive look into MDD, offering evidence-based therapeutic approaches and the latest research findings. Our expert editors ensure content is relevant and actionable, aiding psychiatrists in offering holistic care to those grappling with depression.
Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
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Recently published articles about Depression (MDD)
Original Research
A Comparison of 3 Scales for Measuring Adolescent Depression
December 18, 2023
Three patient-reported outcomes—Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents, Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology–Self-Report, and Very Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology–Self-Report—can assess depressive symptom severity and change over time. Scores on...
Original Research
Machine Learning Prediction of Quality of Life Improvement During Antidepressant Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A STAR*D and CAN-BIND-1 Report
November 15, 2023
Quality of life is an important patient-centric outcome. Using machine learning methods, this study found that quality of life improvement with antidepressant treatment can be predicted using early depression...
