The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Depression

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, with a lifetime prevalence rate of roughly 20%. MDD is a leading cause of disability and premature death worldwide, leads to greater impairment in work functioning than other chronic medical conditions, and has an estimated annual cost of $210 billion in the US.   The proposed text is designed for mental health professionals and will present state-of-the-art treatment options that are used in the Depression