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Lamotrigine for Major Depressive Disorder Is Inappropriate
Lamotrigine is an important option in bipolar disorders. However, many clinicians also use it in patients with a (unipolar) depressive disorder who have not responded adequately to conventional antidepressants. That several retrospective chart reviews of such use have been published indirectly... More »
Mini-quiz: Major Depressive Disorder
Major depression is a common chronic illness within the general US population. What is the approximate prevalence for MDD in the US population? More »
Major Depressive Disorder: What Role for Adjunctive Methylfolate Therapy?
Can methylfolate play a role in the adjunctive treatment of patients with major depression? In this podcast, Rakesh Jain, MD, offers insights. More »
Pediatric Major Depressive Disorder: Questions to Consider
Children and adolescents with depression face problems functioning in school and at home. They can be at increased risk for substance abuse, recurrent depression in adulthood, and even attempted or completed suicide. These patients often need longer-term treatments (continuation and maintenance... More »
Quiz on Major Depressive Disorder
What are the advantages of adjunctive benzodiazepine therapy in comorbid depression and anxiety? Which therapy has the strongest evidence base for treating patients with late-life depression? These and more in this quiz. More »
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