Expert Perspectives on the Unmet Needs in the Management of Major Depressive Disorder

Experts in psychiatric conditions review practical considerations and the clinical management of major depressive disorder, highlighting the need for more efficacious treatments to fulfill current unmet needs in the management of MDD.

EP. 1: Impact of MDD Episode Duration and Recurrences

December 22nd 2022

Charles Montano, MD; Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC; and Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, review the impact of the duration of MDD episodes and goals of managing episode recurrences.

EP. 2: Depression and Comorbid Health Conditions

December 22nd 2022

Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, and Charles Montano, MD, comment on the interplay between depression and other comorbid psychiatric and medical health conditions as well as the economic impact of MDD.

EP. 3: Perception of MDD in the Healthcare Community

January 19th 2023

Experts in psychiatry share their thoughts on the perception of MDD within the healthcare community and the implications of this condition being viewed as chronic vs episodic.

EP. 4: Monitoring Recommendations for MDD

January 19th 2023

Charles Montano, MD, and Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, provide advice regarding monitoring for adverse events and compliance with different classes of MDD treatment and review suggestions for follow-up and special patient populations.

EP. 5: Treatment Options for MDD

January 26th 2023

Charles Montano, MD, and Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, review currently available treatment options for the management of MDD and criteria used for treatment selection.

EP. 6: Treatment Approaches for Episodic and Chronic MDD

January 26th 2023

Experts in psychiatry share their treatment approaches for the management of episodic and chronic MDD.

EP. 7: Current Challenges With MDD Treatment Options

February 2nd 2023

Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, leads a discussion on the level of satisfaction for both patients and providers with currently available MDD treatment options, barriers to access, and the impact of residual symptoms on a patient’s quality of life.

EP. 8: Impact of Different MDD Classes of Treatment on Time to Response

February 2nd 2023

Charles Montano, MD, and Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, comment on the impact of various classes of MDD treatments on time to achieve goals and/or response.

EP. 9: Unmet Needs in MDD Treatment Paradigm

February 9th 2023

Experts in psychiatry examine emerging agents and unmet needs for the management of MDD.

EP. 10: Key Takeaways for the Management of MDD

February 9th 2023

Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Charles Montano, MD; and Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, provide take-home messages for the management of patients with MDD and other depressive disorders.