The management of depression: the evidence speaks for itself. (March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malhi, Gin S.; Bell, Erica; Bassett, Darryl; Boyce, Philip; Bryant, Richard; Hopwood, Malcolm; Lyndon, Bill; Mulder, Roger; Porter, Richard; Singh, Ajeet B.; Murray, Greg
• Is Part Of: British journal of psychiatry. Volume 222:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 97
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2023-03
• Subjects: Guidelines -- evidence -- mood disorders -- depressive disorders -- major depression; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychology, Pathological -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2022.133
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1250

Abstract

Summary: Comparing the recommendations of two recently published national clinical practice guidelines for depression, this editorial highlights the concordance of advice concerning the selection and sequencing of therapies. Lifestyle and psychological interventions feature prominently and there is broad agreement regarding medication choice and optimisation strategies. The guidelines are therefore a useful resource.