treatment outcomeresponseremissioncost-effectivenessMajor depressive disorder constitutes a very important health problem because of its associated disability. The treatment plan for depression should included targets, since the better the goals are described, the more likely the treatment will be followed ...
There are two main elements of depression treatment: medication and therapy. Antidepressant medications can be useful for managing symptoms, but they should only be used along with therapy. Antidepressants take several weeks to begin working, so it is important to stick with one medication for long...
Antidepressant treatment increases the blood level of BDNF. Although decreased plasma BDNF levels have been found in many other disorders, there is some evidence that BDNF is involved in the cause of depression and the mechanism of action of antidepressants. There is some evidence that major ...
Therapists used open-ended questions, reflective listening, and affirmations to explore participants’ perspectives on their depression and treatment goals, all these Bengali materials are described in another publication of the authors [30]. Specific MI techniques were included in exploring participants’...
ECT is a highly effective treatment for depression, especially when the client has a high risk of suicide. The onset of action may be more rapid than that of drug treatments, with the benefit often seen within one week of commencing treatment. However, this modality still poses numerous risks...
The treatment plan for depression should included targets, since the better the goals are described, the more likely the treatment will be followed up and monitored. For this purpose, clinical psychiatric scales are useful. Psychiatric rating scales are instruments to m...
Medications are the primary treatment for major depression. Ideally, medications should be combined with various therapies. Drugs generally work by modifying the activity of relevant neurotransmitter pathways. Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs):These are commonly prescribed as fir...
By understanding our patients'' perspectives on depression and its management, it should be possible to improve rates of consultation and overcome resistance to antidepressant treatment. Only by achieving both of these goals in parallel will we really be making progress towards optimal management of ...
ANOVA indicates analysis of variance; G, treatment group; and T, treatment month when the reported measurement was taken. Table 1. View LargeDownload Baseline Characteristics of Patients Randomized for Treatment of Major Depression* Table 2. View LargeDownload Number of Visits Inside the Health ...
According to the above mentioned results, the treatment of comorbid depression is considered as essential for the clinical care of diabetes patients [15]. When treating depressed diabetes patients, there are two major treatment goals: (1) remission or improvement of depression, and (2) improveme...