Evolving Issues in the Treatment of Depression
Ole Köhler‐forsberg, Cristina Cusin, Andrew A. Nierenberg
JAMA May 24, 2019 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2019.4990 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractRecent evidence shows that several nonpharmacological and drug therapies can benefit people with major depressive disorder. Effective options include exercise, a Mediterranean diet with structured dietary support, ketamine and esketamine, anti-inflammatory drugs, brexanolone, and psilocybin.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Exercise Mediterranean diet and structured dietary support Ketamine Esketamine Anti-inflammatory drugs Brexanolone Psilocybin |
| Topics | Depression Ketamine Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Depression economics Drug |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key finding | Multiple nonpharmacological and drug therapies, including exercise, Mediterranean diet, ketamine, and psilocybin, have documented benefits for major depressive disorder. |
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses recent evidence documenting benefits of nonpharmacological and drug therapies for major depressive disorder including exercise, Mediterranean diet and structured dietary support, ketamine and esketamine, anti-inflammatory drugs, brexanolone, and psilocybin.