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I am a student working on a project on major depressive disorder. can you provide me with a quote on the subject?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Common: A major depressive disorder is very common. However it takes someone to recognize. Even if recognized it will sometimes place a stigma on someone and then avoid treatment. Depression in some cannot be cured but many can be helped. The most common med today is the group SSRI meds Best Wishes

Answered 2/1/2015

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