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[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Major depressive disorder from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

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Screening[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Brain CT-Scan Findings | Brain MRI Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Psychotherapy | ECT | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies | Monitoring Response to Therapy

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1