NICEPsychiatry2022Updated 2022
NICE Depression in Adults: Treatment and Management 2022
Published by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence · 68 pages · Class I–II
4Severity steps
CBTFirst-line psych
IncludedDigital therapeutics
Summary
Free previewSignificant revision to NICE depression guidance. Stepped-care model restructured around severity and patient preference. Psychological therapies (CBT, behavioural activation) recommended first-line for mild-to-moderate depression. SSRIs remain recommended pharmacotherapy. New evidence on digital therapeutics and exercise integrated.
DepressionMDDSSRICBTStepped carePsychotherapy
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