Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: An Electronic Health Record Database Study

CONCLUSIONS: This study documents a high level of health care resource utilization among those with MDD and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Only a small proportion had documented PHQ-9 scores. Given that sizable proportions did not receive any antidepressant therapy or psychotherapy, even after suicidality was noted in their medical record, continued efforts in screening and treatment intensification are warranted for this vulnerable population.FUNDING: Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.PMID:34127105 | DOI:10.1017/S1092852920002849
Source: CNS Spectrums - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research