Citation

Mergl R, Schönknecht P, Allgaier AK, Henkel V, Hegerl U. Nervenheilkd. 2011; 30(11): 902-907.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0038-1628444

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In psychiatric practices, depressive syndromes going along with considerable impairment of psychosocial functioning and only partly fulfilling the diagnostic criteria of a depressive disorder according to ICD-10 or DSM-IV-TR are frequent phenomena. In this paper, relevant therapeutic aspects of minor depression will be presented and their clinical significance will be discussed. In view of the insufficient evidence base for a specific drug therapy or psychotherapy in patients with minor depression watchful waiting, unspecific counselling and support can be considered. Specific treatment like antidepressant drugs or psychotherapy must be taken into consideration in the case of the following factors: suicidality, previous suicide attempts, high psychological strain, previous depressive episodes or residual symptoms after an episode of major depression as well as family history of affective disorders. © Schattauer 2011.

Language: de

Keywords

human; counseling; psychotherapy; depression; suicide attempt; Antidepressants; major depression; suicidal behavior; mood disorder; review; antidepressant agent; family history; support group; Clinical trial; drug therapy; psychosexual disorder; minor depression; Minor depression; Placebo-verum difference