NIH Warns Against Use of 'One-Size-Fits-All' Treatments for Depression

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently published an article that highlights the necessity of unique treatment approaches for individuals battling depression. Depression, one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S., is not easily treated with  “one-size-fits-all” therapy, the article explains, and is usually treated using antidepressant medications, therapy, or a combination. "It’s often a trial-and-error process to figure out which approaches will work best for each individual," the author notes.  Researchers used information about early-life stressors and amygdala activity to predict the ability of certain antidepressants to treat symptoms of depression. Some correlation between physical differences in the amygdala and responsiveness to specific antidepressants emphasize the necessity of access to a range of antidepressants as part of individualized treatments. ​

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The article in its entirety can be read here.