If psychotic features present, consider electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or combination of antidepressant and antipsychotic medication
Mild depression -> Treat with counselling or psychotherapy
Severe depression -> Treat with antidepressant and perhaps counselling and psychotherapy
A delay in onset of antidepressant response of at least 1 to 2 weeks occurs with all antidepressant.
Full recovery (in those who do respond to the drug) may take up to 6 weeks or longer.
Antidepressant should be continued for at least 6 months and up to 12 months.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Moclobemide
Nefazodone
Venlafaxine
Tricyclic antidepressants
Mianserin
Irreversible non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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