Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts

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The 2019 guideline recommends interventions for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Recommendations are based on a systematic review of the scientific evidence, a weighing of the benefits and harms of interventions, consideration of what is known about patient values and preferences, and consideration of the applicability of the evidence across demographic groups and settings.

See Placing Clinical Practice Guidelines in Context for guidance on use of this guideline.

Decision aids for using the guideline

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Collage of human faces dealing with depression

Treatments for youth, adults, and older adults

Recommended treatments and resources for clinicians organized by age cohort.

Depression case examples

Detailed descriptions of implementing recommended treatments for depression.

Depression assessment instruments

Measurement-based tools for clinicians treating depression across the lifespan.

Depression for patients and families

For patients and families

Overview of depression symptoms and causes, as well as how to get help.