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
Artificial Intelligence in Depression – Medication Enhancement (AID-ME): A Cluster Randomized Trial of a Clinical Decision Support System for Personalized Depression Treatment Selection and Management
August 27, 2025
This study provides preliminary evidence that longitudinal use of an AI-enabled clinical decision support system can improve outcomes in MDD.
Original Research
Lumateperone as Adjunctive Therapy in MDD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Trial
August 25, 2025
In patients with MDD with inadequate antidepressant response, adjunctive lumateperone 42 mg significantly improved depression symptoms and severity versus adjunctive placebo, and it was generally well tolerated.
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Levomilnacipran, but Not Duloxetine, Inhibits Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Throughout Its Therapeutic Range
August 25, 2025
Levomilnacipran and duloxetine are both potent serotonin reuptake inhibitors at all therapeutic regimens for MDD. Potent norepinephrine reuptake inhibition can be achieved from initiation with levomilnacipran, in contrast to...
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Effect of Aripiprazole or rTMS Augmentation Versus Switching to Venlafaxine on Quality of Life
August 11, 2025
Augmentation with aripiprazole, but not rTMS, improved quality of life significantly versus venlafaxine XR/duloxetine switch in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
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Onfasprodil (MIJ821) in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Proof-of-Concept Study
August 6, 2025
Onfasprodil appeared to be effective and well-tolerated across all dosing regimens in patients with TRD and demonstrated rapid onset of action (24 hours) with evidence of antidepressant effects to...
Original Research
Long-Term Outcomes of IV Ketamine and IN Esketamine in Treatment-Refractory Depression
July 30, 2025
The study results suggest that patients with treatment-resistant depression who are on maintenance treatment require less frequent treatments with IV ketamine compared to IN esketamine.
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Early Change in Depressive Symptom Severity with Naltrexone-Bupropion Combination and Its Association with Reduction in Methamphetamine Use: ADAPT-2 Trial
July 30, 2025
Improvement in depression accounted for approximately 25% of the treatment effect of naltrexone-bupropion on methamphetamine treatment response.
