Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Around 21 million American adults have a major depressive episode each year – that’s 8% of the population. Depression affects everyone differently, and finding the right treatment can take time.

Understanding the Context

Learn how to recognize when it might be time for a treatment change. MedCity News: Depression Trial Win Moves Intra-Cellular Drug Closer to Label Expansion & Blockbuster Status High placebo responses common in tests of neuropsychiatric drugs make any clinical trial in major depressive disorder risky. Intra-Cellular Therapies now has data showing its drug met key goals of a ... Depression Trial Win Moves Intra-Cellular Drug Closer to Label Expansion & Blockbuster Status MedCity News: Neurocrine Bio Drug Licensed From Takeda Flunks Mid-Stage Test in Depression An experimental depression drug that joined the Neurocrine Biosciences pipeline as part of a broader package from Takeda Pharmaceutical failed to meet the main goal of a mid-stage clinical trial.

Key Insights

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