VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

• Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Full Text (2016)
• Management of MDD Clinician Guideline Summary (2016)

Major Depressive Disorder Clinical Support Tools

Provider Tools

• Management of MDD Pocket Card (2016)

  Quick reference tool of CPG recommended treatments to help inform providers treating patients with MDD and related conditions

• Research Evidence for Alternative Treatments for Depression (2021)

  Fact sheet describing and summarizing research evidence for alternative depression treatments that may not be recommended in the clinical practice guideline

Patient Tools

• Understanding Depression: A Resource for Providers and Patients (2016)

  Booklet with information on treatment, medications, tips on talking to family and friends about MDD and patient worksheets on how to improve sleep and manage symptoms.

• Management of MDD Patient Guide (2016)

  Guide to provide information to patients on depression causes, symptoms, assessment and treatment; general ways to improve health and well-being; and additional resources

Family Tool

• Depression: Fast Facts for Families (2016)

  Brochure with facts on depression symptoms, causes and effective treatments