1.6 Abnormal mood neurobiology

Question 1

When should you consider antidepressant drug therappy?

Answer 1

• PMH of moderate or severe depression
• initial presentation of subthreshold depressive symptoms for long period eg. 2 yers
• subthreshold depressive symptoms or mild depression that persists after other interventions

Question 2

What is the treatment for moderate or severe depression?

Answer 2

Combination of:

• antidepressant medication
• high intensity psychological intervention - CBT or IPT