Updated CANMAT Guidelines for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

What is it about?

This editorial introduces the third iteration of the CANMAT guidelines for management of major depressive disorders.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

The CANMAT guidelines have distinctive features, both in their approach and their layout. This editorial summarizes some of these features. It also introduces the scope of CANMAT's contribution. This covers not only pharmacotherapy but also psychotherapy, neurostimulation treatments, complementary and alternative treatments and special populations.