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Depression in adults: treatment and management (NG222)

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think about think about

• Focusing on

painful
experiences in
close and/or

family
relationships
could initially
be distressing.

• Avoids
potential side
effects of

medication.

For a short explanation of why the committee made these recommendations and how they
might affect practice, see the rationale and impact section on treatment for a new episode of

less severe depression.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review B:
treatment of a new episode of depression.

1.6 1.6 Treatment for a new episode of more severe Treatment for a new episode of more severe

depression depression

In this guideline the term more severe depression includes the traditional categories of moderate

and severe depression.

Treatment options Treatment options

1.6.1 Discuss treatment options with people who have a new episode of more severe
depression, and match their choice of treatment to their clinical needs and
preferences:

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