psychiatryprotocol

Beyond Sadness: Screening and Managing Major Depressive Disorder

A comprehensive clinical protocol for diagnosing and managing Major Depressive Disorder in the clinical setting. This deck covers the diagnostic criteria using the SIGECAPS mnemonic, rapid triage with the PHQ-2 and PHQ-9, suicide risk assessment, and detailed pharmacotherapy timelines. It concludes with strategies for managing treatment-resistant depression and utilizing the biopsychosocial model.

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Timeline

48 hours

Date

Mar 2026

Key Features

✓Diagnostic Tools: Outlines the SIGECAPS mnemonic and rapid triage using PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 screens.
✓Risk Assessment: Includes the SAD PERSONS Scale for evaluating suicide risk and modern safety planning protocols.
✓Pharmacotherapy Guide: Provides clear timelines for SSRI efficacy and side effect profile comparisons for agent selection.
✓Complication Management: Highlights the 'Red Flags' of Serotonin Syndrome and strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).

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