Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Major Depression in Adults
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Presentation
Authors and collaborators
Questions to be answered
Summary of recommendations
Introduction
Scope and objectives
Methodology
Definition and diagnosis of major depression
4.1. Definition
4.2. Diagnosis
4.3. Risk factors
4.4. Depression screening
4.5. Risk of suicide
Pharmacological treatment
5.1. Overall efficacy
5.2. Comparative efficacy of drugs
5.3. Duration of treatment
5.4. Pharmacological strategies in resistant depression
Psychotherapy
6.1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
6.2. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
6.3. Other psychological therapies
Other treatments
7.1. Electroconvulsive therapy
7.2. Guided self-help
7.3. Support groups
7.4. Physical exercise
7.5. Acupuncture
7.6. St John's Wort
Quality indicators
Dissemination and implementation
Recommendations for future research
Appendices
Full list of tables and figures
Bibliography
Latest update: May 2009
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