Compact Clinicals: Major Depressive Disorder

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Depression effects over 20 million people in the US at any given time. This condensed review of the diagnosis and treatment of depression is written in a jargon-free, easy-to-reference format. It describes the environmental and the biological causes of depression along with corresponding treatment strategies. Fifteen predictors of suicide are reviewed along with 6 steps to managing suicide risk. Learn about different psychotherapy treatments and what is known about the effectiveness of medications vs. psychotherapy.