The diagnosis and treatment of depression in the various nosological categorie

Abstract

Depression is transnosological syndrome, and a diagnosis and therapy of depressions within various nosological categories are often difficult and debating. On the basis of literature
data, own research and clinical experience diagnostic problems and a systematics of depressions are discussed. The algorythm of patient examination and management with depression is
offered. Data on comparative antidepressant efficacy in recurrent depressive disorder are shortly discussed. The differences in approaches to treatment of depression in recurrent depressive
disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are described