Recent advances in pharmacotherapy for depression

Abstract:

Major depression disorder（MDD） is a common mental disorder that significantly impacts the quality of life of patients and imposes a heavy burden on society. Pharmacotherapy is the main treatment method for MDD and plays a crucial role in the management of MDD. With the in-depth studies on MDD，the types of antidepressive agents and treatment concepts have been developed continuously. This article reviews the advances in pharmacotherapy for MDD based on related articles and research data in China and globally.