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)
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Improvement in Functional Outcomes With Adjunctive Aripiprazole Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder: A Pooled Post Hoc Analysis of 3 Short-Term Studies
December 20, 2012
A potential treatment option for residual depression is to add a low-dose antipsychotic to an antidepressant regimen. In this article, Fabian and colleagues analyzed data from 3 similarly designed...
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Collaborative Care for the Treatment of Depression in Primary Care With a Low-Income, Spanish-Speaking Population: Outcomes From a Community-Based Program Evaluation
December 6, 2012
This retrospective study by Sanchez and colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of a grant-funded, multidisciplinary collaborative care program in a primary care setting that serves a predominantly Hispanic, low-income patient...
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Beneficial Effects of Adjunctive Aripiprazole in Major Depressive Disorder Are Not Dependent on Antidepressant Therapy History: A Post Hoc Analysis of 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials
November 22, 2012
Patients with depression often do not respond to the initial treatment and clinicians must then adjust therapy. The objective of this study was to determine whether switching within or...
