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Depression in adults with long term conditions 2: antidepressant and psychological treatments.

March 12th, 2010 · No Comments

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Depression in adults with long term conditions 2: antidepressant and psychological treatments.

Nurs Times. 2009 Dec 15-2010 Jan 11;105(49-50):20-3

Authors: Haddad M, Taylor C, Pilling S

The second in this two part unit on depression in people with long term conditions examines the range of treatment options for moderate to severe depression, and for persistent subthreshold/mild to moderate illness that does not respond to treatment. Part 1 discussed the prevalence and causes of depression in this group, identification and assessment, and also outlined initial treatment for mild illness.

PMID: 20169850 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Tags: Psychotherapy