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  1. Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Depression: A

    The primary aim of this literature review: to address the aforementioned challenges, we have synthesized recent research on the biological, psychological, and social determinants of depression and we have reviewed research from fields including genetics, immunology, neurology, psychology, public health, and epidemiology, among others.

  2. Prognosis and improved outcomes in major depression: a review

    This review sought to: (1) provide a synopsis of key factors associated with outcomes in MDD, and (2) synthesize the existing literature on novel treatment strategies for depression. A literature ...

  3. Prognosis and improved outcomes in major depression: a review

    This review sought to: (1) provide a synopsis of key factors associated with outcomes in MDD, and (2) synthesize the existing literature on novel treatment strategies for depression. A literature search was conducted using the search terms 'depression', 'antidepressant', 'outcome', 'predictor', '(bio)marker', 'treatment ...

  4. Major depressive disorder: Validated treatments and future challenges

    Depression is a common psychiatric disorder and a major contributor to the global burden of diseases. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the second-leading cause of disability in the world and is projected to rank first by 2030 [1]. Depression is also associated with high rates of suicidal behavior and mortality [2].

  5. Management of Depression in Adults : A Review

    June 10, 2024. Management of Depression in Adults: A Review. Gregory E. Simon, MD, MPH 1; Nathalie Moise, MD, MS 2; David C. Mohr, PhD 3. Author Affiliations Article Information. 1 Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle. 2 Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York ...

  6. The neuroscience of depressive disorders: A brief review of the past

    Depression is a common and debilitating mental health condition whose underlying aetiology and pathophysiology is still relatively poorly understood. In this article, we first turn to the past and briefly review what neuroscientific investigations have taught us so far about depression.

  7. The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the

    The idea that depression is the result of abnormalities in brain chemicals, particularly serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT), has been influential for decades, and provides an important ...

  8. Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Depression: A

    We included 470 documents in this literature review. The findings showed that there are a plethora of risk and protective factors (relating to biological, psychological, and social determinants) that are related to depression; these determinants are interlinked and influence depression outcomes through a web of causation.

  9. Major Depressive Disorder: Advances in Neuroscience Research and

    The etiology of depression is still not clear, but it is generally believed that MDD is a multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of social, psychological, and biological aspects. ... Wijnen JP, Boks MP, Koevoets MG, Joels M, et al. Brain GABA levels across psychiatric disorders: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of (1 ...

  10. Systematic review and meta-analysis of depression, anxiety, and

    To address this gap in the literature, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore patterns of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Ph.D. students. Results Figure 1

  11. A review of bodily dysfunction in depression: Empirical findings

    Emotional disturbances are well-recognized features of depression and contemporary psychotherapeutic programs offer a variety of treatment strategies directly targeting these disturbances (e.g., cognitive restructuring, decentering, acceptance). In addition to emotional disturbances, evidence increasingly points to depression also being characterized by profound bodily dysfunction. The goal of ...

  12. Prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder: a systematic review

    A systematic literature review of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases was performed to identify articles on the prevalence of MDD and its correlates. The search was restricted to manuscripts published between January 2001 and December 2018. ... According to the Global Burden of Disease study, depression is the fourth leading cause of disability ...

  13. A Literature Review of Studies of Depression and Treatment Outcomes

    Consistent with current medical literature and best practices, many treatment-seeking college students diagnosed as having depression currently receive psychotherapy and psychopharmacological treatment ( 1). Because major depression can be a chronic recurring condition, future research needs to evaluate the effectiveness of the various ...

  14. Depression: A Literature Review on Diagnosis, Subtypes, Patterns of

    Depression: A Literature Review on Diagnosis, Subtypes, Patterns of Recovery, and. Psychotherapeutic Models. Mark Widdowson. Abstract. This art icle summarizes dat a on the preva-

  15. (PDF) Depression

    Abstract. Major depression is a mood disorder characterized by a sense of inadequacy, despondency, decreased activity, pessimism, anhedonia and sadness where these symptoms severely disrupt and ...

  16. PDF Depression: A Review of Recent Literature

    This literature review can be used as an evidence base by those in public health and the clinical setting and can be used to inform targeted interventions. 2. Materials and Methods. We conducted a review of the literature on the biological, psychological, and social determinants of depression in the last 4 years.

  17. A literature review of studies of depression and treatment ...

    Objective: The mental health of U.S. college students is a growing public health concern. Particularly alarming is the prevalence of depression and risk of suicide in this cohort. Methods: A literature review of PsycINFO, MEDLINE, and CINAHL databases was conducted in order to identify and evaluate depression and treatment outcomes among U.S. college students since 1990.

  18. (PDF) A scoping review of the literature on the prevalence and

    [Show full abstract] determine the extent of the current literature on the prevalence and correlates of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression among teachers Methods This scoping review was ...

  19. The Presentation of Depression in Depressed Autistic Individuals: A

    This systematic literature review examines the varied presentations of depression in depressed autistic individuals, including symptoms beyond DSM-5-TR criteria. A search of five databases (updated February 2024) identified 24 studies, encompassing 243 autistic individuals. Study quality varied, assessed using QuADS. The review was pre-registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022355322). Results were ...

  20. Pharmacological treatment of depression: A systematic review comparing

    Introduction. Globally, mental illness affects approximately 22% of the population [].Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder, which affects more than 300 million individuals [].It is an incapacitating disorder, responsible for most of the 800,000 annual suicides [].Along with population growth and aging, the number of individuals with depression has also increased considerably ...

  21. Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy: An umbrella review of

    High confidence in evidence of effectiveness was established for depression, overall mental health, and progress towards individual goals for the adult population. ... To be included, a review had to (a) use a systematic literature search to ensure a comprehensive view of the studied phenomenon, (b) provide inclusion criteria, (c) employ ...

  22. How is depression experienced around the world? A systematic review of

    Qualitative literature related to depression was examined through a search of peer-reviewed academic journals and solicitation of non-peer-reviewed programmatic reports related to mental health programs. The literature review followed PRISMA guidelines (Moher et al., 2009) (See Supplemental Material for PRISMA checklist). The first search was ...

  23. A Scoping Review of the Intimate Partner Violence Literature Among

    The purpose of this scoping review was to ascertain the scope and nature of the literature focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) among Afghans across contexts, including Afghanistan. The scoping review adopted a systematic approach to search for, identify, and include peer-reviewed articles published in English.

  24. The legal, ethical, and psychological aspects of self ...

    This literature review highlights significant ethical implications of denying individuals with visual impairment access to information, leading to disempowerment and a lack of agency.

  25. Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life—A Systematic Review of Evidence

    This review adds to the present literature by providing an overview of longitudinal observational studies investigating the association between depression, anxiety and QoL in samples without other specific illnesses or specific treatments. ... Pouwer F. Depression and quality of life in patients with diabetes: A systematic review from the ...