Pharmacological treatment of unipolar depressive disorders: summary of WFSBP guidelines

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe mood disorder affecting individuals of all ages and is characterised by single or recurrent major depressive episodes. Key elements of acute and maintenance treatment of MDD include pharmacotherapy, and psychological approaches such as psychoeducation and adherence monitoring.This summary of the 'Practice guidelines for the biological treatment of unipolar depressive disorders' comprises acute,...