Abstract
Depression is an overwhelmingly common problem in the United States. It is not only life threatening, but also costly, both personally and financially. Following a brief overview of depression, this article presents a variety of treatment modalities. Advantages and dis-advantages of each intervention are explored along with suggestions for evaluating current and future advances in treatment options.
MeSH terms
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Antidepressive Agents / classification
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Antidepressive Agents / pharmacology
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Cost of Illness
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Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
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Depressive Disorder / economics
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Depressive Disorder / epidemiology
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Depressive Disorder / therapy*
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Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Humans
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Patient Selection
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Phototherapy
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Phytotherapy
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Psychotherapy
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Treatment Outcome
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United States / epidemiology
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
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Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors