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Principles of clinical assessment and management of major depressive disorder.
The first step is to conduct a thorough assessment of biological, psychological, and social factors, using collateral information when available, to formulate a diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Other management principles are discussed in subsequent questions (Q.2, Q.3, Q.5). Recommendations for principles of care are generally based on Level 3 and Level 4 evidence.
