Major depressive disorder
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mitra Chitsazan, M.D.[2] Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [3], Kiran Singh, M.D. [4]
Synonyms and keywords: Major depression, Depression, Unipolar mood disorder, Unipolar depression, Major depressive episode
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Major depressive disorder from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
Medical Therapy | Psychotherapy | ECT | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies | Monitoring Response to Therapy