Citation

Mahendran R, Yap HL. Singapore Med. J. 2005; 46(11): 610-615.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Singapore Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16228091

Abstract

The Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines for Depression were prepared and distributed to all doctors in Singapore in early 2004. This article highlights salient points and discusses pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and psychoeducation in managing cases of depression. Assessment of suicide risk is elaborated upon, although this was not discussed in the guidelines. The learning points will be enhanced if this article is reviewed together with the Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Language: en

Keywords

Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Mental Health Services; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Public Health Administration; Risk Assessment; Singapore