Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Depressive Disorders: Etiology01:27

Depressive Disorders: Etiology

Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
Depression: Overview01:18

Depression: Overview

Depression is a prevalent mental illness marked by persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities. It can take several forms, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I and II disorders. Symptoms range from emotional changes like chronic worry to physical changes like sleep disturbances and suicidal thoughts. From a neurobiological perspective, depression is believed to be triggered by abnormalities in the brain's prefrontal cortex,...
Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia01:27

Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia

Depressive disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, diminished pleasure in life, and a significant impact on daily functioning. These conditions are most prevalent in individuals during their 30s and affect women at twice the rate of men. Contrary to popular belief, younger individuals are generally more susceptible to these disorders than older adults. Two key types of depressive disorders include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and...
Attitudes01:54

Attitudes

Attitude is our evaluation of a person, an idea, or an object. We have attitudes for many things ranging from products that we might pick up in the supermarket to people around the world to political policies. Typically, attitudes are favorable or unfavorable: positive or negative (Eagly & Chaiken, 1993). And, they have three components: an affective component (feelings), a behavioral component (the effect of the attitude on behavior), and a cognitive component (belief and knowledge;...
Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders01:24

Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders

Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...
Long-term Depression01:05

Long-term Depression

Long-term depression, or LTD, is one of the ways by which synaptic plasticity—changes in the strength of chemical synapses—can occur in the brain. LTD is the process of synaptic weakening that occurs over time between pre and postsynaptic neuronal connections. The synaptic weakening of LTD works in opposition to synaptic strengthening by long-term potentiation (LTP) and together are the main mechanisms that underlie learning and memory.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Plasma nectin-4 levels are associated with changes in executive function in patients with methamphetamine use disorder undergoing treatment.

Behavioural brain research·2026
Same author

Neuroprotective, cognitive, and immunomodulatory effects of Valproic acid combined with dextromethorphan in bipolar disorder.

Journal of psychiatric research·2026
Same author

The placebo effect on depressive symptoms and brain age in patients with depression: a reanalysis study of a randomized controlled clinical trial on the antidepressive effect of bright light therapy.

Journal of psychiatric research·2026
Same author

Rates and Reasons for Concealing Suicidal Ideation From Clinicians: A Cross-National Examination.

Suicide & life-threatening behavior·2025
Same author

Protein biomarkers for bipolar II disorder are correlated with affective cognitive performance.

BMC psychiatry·2025
Same author

Deriving a Health-Based Guidance Value for 9,10-Anthraquinone via integrating PBTK modeling-based reverse dosimetry and In Vitro bioassays.

Environment international·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

Non-psychiatric physicians' knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward depression.

Shen-Ing Liu1, Ru-Band Lu, Ming-Been Lee

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. liuyip@ms23.hinet.net

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi
|January 9, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Non-psychiatric physicians recognize depression but lack confidence and knowledge for effective management. Addressing these barriers through targeted education is crucial for improving depression care.

More Related Videos

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
04:33

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: April 26, 2024

Vagus Nerve Stimulation As an Adjunctive Neurostimulation Tool in Treatment-resistant Depression
04:29

Vagus Nerve Stimulation As an Adjunctive Neurostimulation Tool in Treatment-resistant Depression

Published on: January 7, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
04:33

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: April 26, 2024

Vagus Nerve Stimulation As an Adjunctive Neurostimulation Tool in Treatment-resistant Depression
04:29

Vagus Nerve Stimulation As an Adjunctive Neurostimulation Tool in Treatment-resistant Depression

Published on: January 7, 2019

Area of Science:

  • General Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Healthcare Professional Education

Background:

  • Depression is a significant global health issue.
  • Non-psychiatric physicians frequently encounter and manage depression.
  • Effective management by primary care physicians is essential for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and treatment practices of non-psychiatric physicians regarding depression.
  • To identify barriers faced by non-psychiatric physicians in recognizing and managing depression.
  • To inform educational strategies for improving depression care in primary settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to non-psychiatric physicians attending a depression training program.
  • Physicians reported on their clinical practices, knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived barriers.
  • Data from 375 (72%) of 524 eligible physicians were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Most physicians felt responsible for depression care but treated few patients.
  • Lack of confidence and knowledge were identified as major barriers to treatment.
  • Physician-specific barriers, such as skill and knowledge deficits, correlated with lower treatment rates.
  • Factors like age, prior training, and education influenced knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Non-psychiatric physicians can play a role in depression care, but face challenges in identification and management.
  • Attitudinal barriers, low confidence, and insufficient treatment knowledge hinder effective depression management.
  • Future educational interventions must target these specific barriers to enhance physician capacity.