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Depression in adults: treatment and management (NG222)

3 Further-line treatment 3 Further-line treatment

What are the relative benefits and harms of further-line psychological, psychosocial,

pharmacological and physical treatments (alone or in combination), for adults with depression
showing an inadequate response to an initial psychological treatment for the current episode?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the
rationale section on further-line treatment.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review D: further-
line treatment.

4 Chronic depression 4 Chronic depression

Are psychological, pharmacological or a combination of these treatments effective and cost

effective for the treatment of older adults with chronic depressive symptoms?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the
rationale section on chronic depressive symptoms.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review E: chronic
depression.

5 Access 5 Access

What are the most effective and cost-effective methods to promote increased access to, and

uptake of, treatments for people with depression who are under-served and under-represented in
current services?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the
rationale section on access to services.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review H: access to
services.

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