Depression is a spectrum that can be subdivided into different types, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The World Health Organization estimates that 3.8% of the population (about 280 million people) is affected, of which 5.0% are adults and 5.7% are adults over 60 years old. According to statistics, more than 300,000 people in Hong Kong have suffered from depression.
Depression comes in different levels of severity and can be classified as mild, moderate, and severe. One-third of the cases will develop into Treatment-resistant depression (TRD), i.e. having used two or more antidepressants with poor response to treatment.
Drug therapy
Esketamine nasal spray
(targeting the glutamate pathway)
in combination with oral antidepressants
Non-drug therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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