Symptom Variability in Medication-Naïve Patients with Major Depressive Disorder as a Proxy to Predict Response to Treatment
Date
2022-05-11
Authors
Rosaline Abu Sabbah
Abdul-Rahman S. Sawalma
Mohmmad M. Herzallah
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Publisher
Al-Quds University, Deanship of Scientific Research
Abstract
Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is characterized by episodes of low mood and loss of interest for two or more consecutive weeks. It is considered to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Only 30% of patients with MDD achieve full remission after treatment with antidepressants, psychotherapy or neuromodulation. It is unknown whether response to treatment depends on the baseline expression of MDD symptoms among patients.