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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterized by low mood or loss of interest for an extended period of time
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Tools + Resources
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Criteria for major depressive disorder
Scoring tool to assess severity of symptoms
Guidelines
Canadian treatment guidelines
Treatment guidelines (updates periodically)
Provincial treatment guidelines
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Student Guide
Student Guide
DepressionTest Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge
Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a contributing factor to depression?
a) Benzodiazepines
b) Peripartum
c) Asthma
d) Sleep apnea
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for recurrent depressive episodes?
a) Early age of onset
b) Family history
c) Poor social support
d) Maternal age < 18 y/o
A patient has started taking sertraline 50 mg once daily for depression. When can they expect to see early improvement in symptoms?
a) 1-2 weeks
b) 2-4 weeks
c) 4-8 weeks
d) 12 weeks
What is the recommended duration of maintenance therapy for patients without risk factors for recurrence once they have achieved symptom remission?
a) 1-2 months
b) 6-9 months
c) 2 years
d) indefinitely
Under which of the following circumstances would you consider augmenting therapy (rather than switching medications)?
a) The patient has trialed 3 antidepressants
b) The patient is experiencing intolerable side effects
c) he patient is on the target dose of antidepressant with no response (<25%)
d) The patient is elderly
Answer Key
Answer Key
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