Cognitive Tests Predict Antidepressant Response â MM1610
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and disabling condition with
a high frequency of non-recovery and recurrence, leading to substantial
mortality and morbidity. Only a subset of individuals with MDD (30-40%)
reaches symptomatic remission after adequate treatment with a first-line
antidepressant. Many do not reach premorbid levels of psychosocial functioning and a significant proportion present with residual symptoms.
More recent findings have raised hopes for identifying cognitive tests for predicting antidepressant clinical response, which would have the distinct advantage of being quick and easy to administer in a doctorâs office.
Modern Medicine â October 2016
