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[Refractory depression]

E Matsushima1

  • 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Antidepressants fail for 20-30% of major depression patients. Refractory depression, unresponsive to standard treatment, requires diverse therapeutic strategies for effective management.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Major depressive disorder affects a significant patient population.
  • A substantial percentage of patients exhibit resistance to standard antidepressant pharmacotherapy.
  • Refractory depression is a recognized clinical challenge, particularly in Japan.

Purpose:

  • To outline the multifaceted nature of refractory depression.
  • To present a comprehensive overview of treatment modalities for patients unresponsive to initial therapies.
  • To discuss various states and contributing factors of treatment-resistant depression.

Summary:

  • Refractory depression impacts 20-30% of patients, defined as non-response to adequate pharmacotherapy.
  • Multiple factors contribute to this condition, which can manifest in distinct states like slightly depressive, neurotic, or residual.

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  • Treatment approaches encompass pharmacotherapy, somatic therapies, and psychotherapy.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a framework for understanding and managing treatment-resistant depression.
    • Highlights the need for personalized and multimodal treatment strategies.
    • Informs clinical practice by presenting a range of therapeutic options for non-responders.