Tag Paolo Cassano MD PhD

Psychiatric/Mental Health

Depressed Patients

Overview A major depressive disorder (MDD) serious enough to warrant professional care affects approximately 16% of the general population during their life-time. Both the Epidemiological Catchment Area (ECA) study and the National Comorbidity Survey study have found that MDD is…

Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry
March 17, 2024

Psychiatric/Mental Health

Mood Disorders: Depressive Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder)

Key Points Incidence The annual incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is approximately 3%, and the average duration of an episode of MDD is 30 weeks. Epidemiology MDD is a prevalent disorder, with a global point prevalence of approximately 5%.…

Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry
March 17, 2024