Review of the diagnosis and treatment of major depression for the non-mental health professional

Abstract

This paper is a review of the diagnosis and treatment of major depression for health professionals and the public. It is designed to help non-mental health professionals understand the important health and societal consequences of major depression. And, it serves as a guide to help health professionals make the diagnosis of major depression and explore treatment options with patients. Depression 3:108–120 (1995). © 1995 Wiley-Liss, Inc.