The diagnosis and management of depression in the era of the DSM-5
Date
2018
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Medpharm Publications
Abstract
Depressive disorders comprise a range of conditions that can be viewed along many dimensions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) introduced several changes to the chapter on depressive disorders largely informed by advances in neuroscience, clinical and public health needs and difficulties identified with the previous DSM-IV classification system and criteria. Clinical characteristics vary across depressive disorders, as do the corresponding treatments. Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy should be tailored to the individual patient.
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CITATION: Thomas, E. & Seedat, S. 2018. The diagnosis and management of depression in the era of the DSM-5. South African Family Practice, 60(1):22-28.
The original publication is available at http://www.safpj.co.za
The original publication is available at http://www.safpj.co.za
Keywords
Depression, Mental -- Diagnosis, Depression, Mental -- Classification, DSM-5, Premenstrual syndrome -- Diagnosis
Citation
Thomas, E. & Seedat, S. 2018. The diagnosis and management of depression in the era of the DSM-5. South African Family Practice, 60(1):22-28.