
Is Medication in Major Depressive Disorder Treatment Effective?
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is both widespread and impactful. In 2021, an estimated 21 million U.S. adults, approximately 8.3% of the adult population, experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Among those who experienced severe impairment, nearly 75% received some form of treatment. …