Release Date: 2024-05-30

Psychopharmacology of Depression

Release Date: 2024-05-30

his chapter presents a comprehensive review of the psychopharmacology of depression. It discusses the prevalence and impacts of depression, emphasizing that antidepressant drugs are effective treatments. Starting from traditional treatments like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-Is) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), it moves on to newer options like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake [...]

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    First Page25
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    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359456.2
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    his chapter presents a comprehensive review of the psychopharmacology of depression. It discusses the prevalence and impacts of depression, emphasizing that antidepressant drugs are effective treatments. Starting from traditional treatments like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-Is) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), it moves on to newer options like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Additionally, other antidepressant classes and novel experiential treatments are explored. Moreover, it mentions the effectiveness of adjunctive therapies alongside antidepressants, noting their lower tolerability. Lastly, it discusses future directions in depression treatment, particularly highlighting promising new options like glutamate receptor modulators.

    Sevval Dicle Pakdemir (Author)
    Research Assistant, Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0447-0187
    3Dr. Şevval Dicle Pakdemir entered Diyarbakır Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 2016, graduated in 2022, and received the title of Medical Doctor. She worked as a general practitioner at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital for 3 months of compulsory service. She started working as an assistant physician in the Psychiatry Department of Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital in January 2023 and has been working at Dicle University Psychiatry Department since March 2023. She is a member of 1 organization related to her profession.

    Mehmet Gunes (Author)
    Associate Professor, Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3979-5990
    3Associate Professor Mehmet Güneş graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. He worked as a general practitioner at Şanlıurfa/Birecik central health center between 2001-2003. He did his military service in the Subatan border battalion in Kars province between 2003-2004. In 2005, Harran University started its mental health and diseases specialty training in the USA. I graduated from Harran University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and received the title of Psychiatrist. He worked as a Mental Health and Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa/Birecik State Hospital during his compulsory service obligation in 2009-2011. In 2012, he started working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. He has articles published in domestic and international journals.

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