An overview of Depression and its Pharmacotherapy
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Depression is a very common mental health disorder, increasing with the socioeconomic and medical condition. Patients experience different feelings, depending upon the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms. If left untreated and/or undiagnosed; can lead to complications such as suicidal thoughts etc. Patients can have an unhealthy life; caregiver or health care provider should focus on depressed individual to improve the quality of life. It can affect the normal daily routine, which can interfere in their daily work. Antidepressants often used for the treatment of depression from mild to moderate depression until and unless there would be the need of electroconvulsive therapy. Psychotherapy along with antidepressants agents can increase the success rate of treatment and is also reported to be more effective than treating with medication alone. A pharmacist can play a pivotal role in this regard.
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Marium Khan
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