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)
Letter to the Editor
Reasons for Maintaining the Classification of Esmethadone as an Investigational Uncompetitive NMDAR Antagonist Rapid Antidepressant: Reply to Ferré and Michaelides
September 8, 2025
The authors reply to Ferré and Michaelides’ letter commenting on their recent study of long-term esmethadone treatment in MDD.
Original Research
Effects of the October 7, 2023, Terrorist Attack on PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation Across Distinct Exposure Groups
September 3, 2025
Prevalence and severity of psychiatric symptoms declined between 1 month and 1 year following the attack; exposure group moderated these changes. Reserve-duty combatants had the highest rates of probable...
Original Research
Comparing the Cognitive Effects of Repeated IV Ketamine and ECT in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the ELEKT-D Trial
September 3, 2025
Patients treated with ketamine demonstrated superior cognitive functioning compared with those treated with ECT following a 3-week treatment course. No differences between treatments were observed among responders in at...
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.
Original Research
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...
