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Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2023 Update on Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults: Réseau canadien pour les traitements de l’humeur et de l’anxiété (CANMAT) 2023 : Mise à jour des lignes directrices cliniques pour la prise en charge du trouble dépressif majeur chez les adultes

Raymond W. Lam, Sidney H. Kennedy, G. Camelia Adams, Anees Bahji, Serge Beaulieu, Venkat Bhat,

Summary & key facts

The CANMAT 2023 update gives doctors clear, up-to-date advice for treating adults with major depressive disorder. It puts evidence into a practical, clinician-friendly format. The update says treatment should be a team effort between patients and clinicians, be tailored to each person, and follow a planned, systematic process with regular follow-up. The aim is to improve outcomes for adults living with depression.

Key facts:
  • This is an updated set of clinical guidelines for managing major depressive disorder in adults.
  • The recommendations are evidence-informed, meaning they are based on research and clinical evidence available to the guideline group.
  • The guidelines are written to be clinician-friendly so doctors and other care providers can use them in everyday practice.
  • A central focus of the update is collaborative care, which means patients and clinicians work together on treatment decisions.
  • The update emphasizes personalized treatment plans, so care is adjusted to each person’s situation and needs.
  • The guidelines recommend using a systematic approach, with planned follow-up and adjustments, to try to improve treatment results for adults with depression.

Abstract

The CANMAT 2023 updated guidelines provide evidence-informed recommendations for the management of MDD, in a clinician-friendly format. These updated guidelines emphasize a collaborative, personalized, and systematic management approach that will help optimize outcomes for adults with MDD.

Topics

Mental Health Research Topics Treatment of Major Depression Tryptophan and brain disorders

Categories

Health Sciences Medicine Pharmacology

Tags

Anxiety Law Major depressive disorder Medicine MEDLINE Mood Political science Psychiatry Psychology Systematic review

Conditions & symptoms

Anxiety Depression Lack of energy or motivation Poor sleep Sadness or low mood
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