Depressive Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Overview

This presentation delves into depressive disorders, providing a comprehensive overview from clinical definitions and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to evidence-based treatment strategies including pharmacology, psychotherapy, and social interventions. Key focus areas include the unique profiles of Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder, differential diagnosis principles, and the risks of untreated depression. Drawing upon psychiatric expertise, case studies underline...