Bibliographic Info
GuidelineMental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, [3rd ed.].
Year of Publication2023
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Low
In adults with moderate-to-severe depression, psychological interventions or combined treatment should be considered based on individual preferences and careful consideration of the balance of benefits and harms. Antidepressant medicine alone for adults with moderate-to-severe depression should only be considered when psychological interventions are not available. Providers should keep in mind the possible adverse effects associated with antidepressant medicines, and individual preferences.