Initial Treatment of Depression

Abstract

This chapter provides a summary of a landmark study in psychiatry. Is pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy more effective for the treatment of depression? Also, are these treatments superior to usual depression care from primary care doctors? Starting with these questions, it describes the basics of the study, including funding, study location, who was studied, how many patients, study overview, study intervention, follow-up, endpoints, results, and criticism and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case.