Major depressive disorder secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mitra Chitsazan, M.D.[2]

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of major depressive disorder include antidepressant maintenance therapy and psychotherapy.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of major depressive disorder include maintenance pharmacologic therapy with antidepressants and psychotherapy (in particular cognitive behavioral therapy).