Concepts of Implied Interventions for Treating Depression: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Nagashekhara Molugulu Lecturer, School of Pharmacy,Monash University, Malaysia Campus,Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway-47500,Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Dr.Sasi Kala Chinnappan Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,UCSI University,Cheras,KualaLumpur 56000,Malaysia.
  • Kiran.C. Nilugal School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, Shah Alam-40100, Selangor,Malaysia.
  • Dr.Raja Jaya Rao Professor and Principal, Dr Samuel George Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Markapur,Prakasam District,Andhra Pradesh-India.
  • V.Ramanarayana Reddy Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, SIAMTS, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Dr.R.Thirumalai Kumaran Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, SIAMTS, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.2252

Keywords:

Depression, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Digital Health Interventions, E-therapy, Ketamine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Resilience and Stigma Reduction.

Abstract

Hence, answering the question how a person is able to secure and maintain lifelong good mood would facilitate in deceiphering depression; a common and etiologically complex multi factorial mental health disorder which affects over 264 m individuals worldwide with tremendous effect on morbidity and economic burden. Here, our study results from more than 100 experimental and observational studies with respect to effective treatments for depression across three main groups such as: Pharmacological interventions, Psychotherapeutic approaches, and Emerging digital health solutions have been effective as implied interventions to tret Depression. While antidepressants, particularly selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), continued as the bedrock of therapy; Novel therapies with Ketamine have shown potential for treatment failure cases. Large-scale studies of Psychotherapeutic methods, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), show high effectiveness rates in most populations. Digital health interventions, such as e-therapy, were potential alternatives and particularly suitable for patients in rural areas. Integrating these modalities will allow clinicians to offer more individualised and tailored care. This review provided an overview of the mechanisms of each intervention for depression as a clinical aid to inform decisions by clinicians as well as policy makers seeking to improve treatment pathways for individuals with Mood disorders and Depression.

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Published

2024-11-16

How to Cite

Molugulu, N., Chinnappan, D. K., Nilugal, K., Rao, D. J., Reddy, V., & Kumaran, D. (2024). Concepts of Implied Interventions for Treating Depression: A Comprehensive Review . South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 1017–1029. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.2252

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