Patient Management

In a recent video commentary, John Whyte, MD, MPH, and Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, discussed the link between obesity and depression, highlighting that these conditions are bidirectional—depression...
CURATED BY: Delaney Fragale,
PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Patient Management Guidelines

American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines

The American College of Physicians provides a guideline on nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for adult patients in the acute phase of major depressive disorder. 

Major Depressive Disorder Management

The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare systems offer a guideline on the management of major depressive disorder.

American Psychological Association Guidelines for the Treatment of Depression

The American Psychological Association created a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of depression in three different age cohorts.

Articles

Updated Study: Economic Impact of Major Depressive Disorder in US Adults Rises

This study revisits the economic impact of major depressive disorder (MDD) among US adults, building on 2010 data to present...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Widespread Use of Antidepressants in the United States and Europe Leads to Underestimated Adverse Effects

Between 6% and 10% of the population in the US and Europe are being treated with antidepressant medications. However, the...
CURATED BY:
Delaney Fragale,
PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Study Reveals Complex Effects of Antidepressants on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers of a retrospective study of 29,393 people analyzed the effects of antidepressant medications (AMs), particularly serotonin enhancers, on inflammatory...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Study Links High Sugar Intake to Increased Depression Risk in US Adults

Studies investigating the link between dietary sugar intake and depression have yielded mixed outcomes. To further explore this potential relationship,...
CURATED BY:
Delaney Fragale,
PA-C, Psych-CAQ

US Study Reveals Rising Depression Pre-Pandemic, Especially Among Youth

Researchers of a study surveying individuals aged 12 years and older across the United States revealed key insights into the...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Updated VA/DoD Guidelines Focus on Personalized Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

The VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), updated in February 2022, emphasize a thorough risk assessment...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN
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