Treatment of Depression - Newer Pharmacotherapies Evidence Report - Technology Assessment

Major depressive disorders are persistent, recurring illnesses that are the 4th most important cause of worldwide loss in disability-adjusted life years & is likely to become the 2nd most important within 20 years. A continued quest for more effective treatments has spawned newer antidepressants & herbal treatments, which have contributed to explosive growth in the prescribing of antidepressants, increasing pharmacy costs, & wider but sometimes confusing choices for clinicians & patients. This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the benefit & adverse effects of newer pharmacotherapies & herbal treatments.Mulrow, Cynthia D. is the author of 'Treatment of Depression - Newer Pharmacotherapies Evidence Report - Technology Assessment', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788185403 and ISBN 0788185403.