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Patient Care Depression (MDD)

Insights September 7, 2022

Patient Functioning and Life Engagement: Treatment Goals in MDD

Michael E. Thase; Christoph U. Correll; Roger S. McIntyre; Zahinoor Ismail; Roueen Rafeyan


Many people with major depressive disorder feel isolated and disengaged from their own lives even when symptoms are under control. Here, experts discuss assessment of life engagement and treatment strategies that optimize the chances of achieving it.

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