Nonpharmacologic Versus Pharmacologic Treatment Of Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Recommendation
Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Nonpharmacologic Versus Pharmacologic Treatment Of Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians
Publication Month/Year
March 1, 2016
Last Updated Month/Year
August 1, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the comparative effectiveness of treatment with second-generation antidepressants versus nonpharmacologic treatments for major depressive disorder in adults.
Target Patient Population
Patients with major depressive disorder
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D000928 - Antidepressive Agents, D018687 - Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation, D011613 - Psychotherapy
Keywords
nonpharmacological treatment, depression, antidepressants, Antidepressants, major depressive disorder