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Educational Activity October 26, 2016

Implementing Appropriate Treatment Strategies for Varying Types of Depression

J Clin Psychiatry 2016;77(10):e1355

Article Abstract

Reassessing a patient’s diagnosis if he or she does not respond adequately to initial antidepressant pharmacotherapy is imperative. In this CME activity, evaluate the case of Melissa, a 32-year-old architect with a potential case of treatment-resistant depression, and decide on appropriate treatment strategies.

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