Major depressive disorder treatment options

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in August 2023.

Updated on October 16, 2024

There are multiple avenues of treatment available for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

The answer is complicated. Here’s what to know and to look out for.

Temporary lifts in mood, overeating, and hypersomnia may be signs of this subtype of major depressive disorder.

Questions and answers about the association between depression and physical pain.

Counseling can help you cope with clinical depression symptoms.

Sometimes called “high-functioning depression,” PDD is a less intense but longer-lasting form of depression.

A Guide to Treating Major Depression